CPSCMay 10, 2010

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.

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