CPSC, Riviera Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Costume Bracelets

Recalled January 11, 2005 · CPSC recall 05082 · Riviera Trading

Hazard

The bracelets contain high levels of lead and pose a lead poisoning hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these bracelets away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.

Units

About 7,100

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled bracelets have heart, oval, and rectangular shaped charms that have the phrases "I like sports," "I like movies," "I like shopping" and "I like music" printed on them. The bracelets also contain various colored plastic trinkets.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take these bracelets away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.

Contact

Call Riviera toll-free at (800) 524-0110 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.rivieratrading.com

Product

Metallic costume bracelets

Manufacturer(s)

Riviera Trading Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Belk, Bloomingdales, Carson Pirie Scott, Kohl's, Parisians and Proffitts Department stores nationwide from October 2003 through November 2004 for about $6.

Made in

China

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