A&A Global Industries Recalls Children's Bracelets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07144 · Apr 3, 2007 · A&A Global Industries
4,000,000
units affected
4,000,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07144
- Date
- Apr 3, 2007
- Company
- A&A Global Industries
- Units affected
- 4,000,000
- Product
- Children's "Groovy Grabber" Bracelets
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled bracelets are made of flexible metal bands wrapped in decorative plastic covers. The bracelets come in various colors and designs, including smiley faces, Chinese symbols, dogs, cats, aliens, checker boards, and flames.
What can happen
The paint on the metallic band beneath the decorative cover contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and discard them.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from November 2005 through March 2007 for 25 cents
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's "groovy grabber" bracelets?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and discard them.
What is the hazard?
The paint on the metallic band beneath the decorative cover contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.