Claire's · Recalled
Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium
The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 19,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $12
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The "Best Friends" three bracelet sets are silver-colored chains with metal pendants containing one of the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and heart lock and key charms with different colored stones.
The file
- Sold at
- Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Dae Yeon Industries Corp., of China
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and return the heart lock charms or the entire bracelets to any Claire's for a full refund or replacement product.
For additional information, contact Claire's toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.claires.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 10 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.