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CPSC Issues Warning on Children's Winter and Holiday-Themed Charm Bracelets with High Levels of Cadmium
Recalled March 11, 2010 · CPSC recall 10162
Hazard
The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Laboratory analysis determined that following a 24-hour incubation in simulated stomach acid, over 20,000 micrograms of cadmium were released from the snowman alone. Cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the jewelry.
Units
Unknown
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This warning involves Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brand children's Christmas and winter-themed bracelets. The two styles involved in this notice are the Bumble Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The bracelets were sold with winter and Christmas-themed charms including a snowman, Christmas tree, candy cane and snowflake.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take these charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the jewelry.
Product
Children's Metal Charm Bracelets
Imported by
Buy-Rite Designs, of Freehold, N.J. (The firm is no longer in business)
Retailers
Discount and dollar-type stores nationwide between 2006 and March 2009 for about $1.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →