Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead: Lead
Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death
Why was Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead recalled?
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet. Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok at (888) 225 2353 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Reebok's Web site at www.reebok.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 884313581476
- Product
- Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets
- Company
- Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 300,000
- Sold at
- Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006. The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50.
- Recall date
- March 23, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Reebok has received a report of a death caused by lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a heart-shaped charm. The name "Reebok" is engraved on the one side of the charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children's footwear.