Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium

Recalled May 10, 2010 · CPSC recall 10227 · Claire's

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 19,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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.

What 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.

Contact

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

Product

Best Friends Charm Bracelet Sets

Manufacturer(s)

Dae Yeon Industries Corp., of China

Imported by

Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Retailers

Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12.

Made in

China

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