Claire's Children's Metal Charm Bracelets recall: High Levels of Cadmium
Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium
Why was Claire's Children's Metal Charm Bracelets recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
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
- Best Friends Charm Bracelet Sets
- Company
- Dae Yeon Industries Corp., of China, Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 19,000
- Sold at
- Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12.
- Recall date
- May 10, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.