Cherrydale Fundraising Recalls Bracelets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 08094 · Nov 21, 2007 · Cherrydale Fundraising
45,000
units affected
45,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08094
- Date
- Nov 21, 2007
- Company
- Cherrydale Fundraising
- Units affected
- 45,000
- Product
- Decorative Stretchable Aqua Bracelets
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled bracelets are stretchable, with silver-colored square links and aqua-colored beads. SKU#5384706813 is printed on the packaging.
What can happen
The bracelets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bracelets and keep them away from young children. Return them to the store where purchased or contact the firm to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various dollar stores, liquidators, and schools as part of fundraising, nationwide from September 2003 through April 2007 for between $1 and $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled decorative stretchable aqua bracelets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bracelets and keep them away from young children. Return them to the store where purchased or contact the firm to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The bracelets contain 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.