Children's Jewelry Recalled by SmileMakers Due to High Levels of Cadmium

Recalled June 30, 2010 · CPSC recall 10287

Hazard

The metal substrate in the jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and discard the product.

Units

About 66,200 Charm Bracelets and 2,200 Rings

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves "Happy" charm bracelets and football rings. The "Happy" charm bracelet is comprised of colorful beads on a small elastic band to which a metal charm in the shape of a butterfly, moon or sun is attached. The football ring is a small adjustable metal band to which a football charm (made of metal) is attached.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and discard the product.

Contact

For additional information, contact SmileMakers toll-free at (877) 390-5470 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the company's website at www.smilemakers.com, or send email to [email protected]

Product

Children's Happy Charm Bracelets and Football Rings

Imported by

Toy Network, of Indianola, Iowa · Fun Express Oriental Trading Company, of Omaha, Neb.

Distributed by

SmileMakers Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C.

Retailers

Doctor and dentist offices nationwide from June 2005 through March 2010 for free.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →