Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Metal Charm: Lead
Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Metal Charm Bracelets
Why was Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Metal Charm recalled?
The recalled metal charm bracelets contain high levels of accessible lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled charm bracelets away from children and contact Oriental Trading Company to receive a refund or credit for the product. Oriental Trading Company is contacting consumers who purchased the bracelets. Contact: For more information, contact Oriental Trading Company at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.orientaltrading.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 identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Beaded Photo Charm Bracelet
- Company
- Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
- Quantity
- About 25,000
- Sold at
- Oriental Trading Company's Web site from July 2004 through September 2005 for about $0.50 each.
- Recall date
- March 23, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled charm bracelets consist of silver-colored metal beads. A silver-colored metal heart frame is attached to the bracelet.