Children's Bracelets Recalled by DM Merchandising Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07099 · Feb 7, 2007 · DM Merchandising Inc.
86,400
units affected
86,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07099
- Date
- Feb 7, 2007
- Company
- DM Merchandising Inc.
- Units affected
- 86,400
- Product
- Children's "Ultra Gear" Bracelets
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled bracelets are 8-inch-long, silver-colored chain bands that have a 1½-inch-long casting with assorted designs, including a snake and a sword.
What can happen
The recalled jewelry 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 this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased or contact DM Merchandising for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- U.S. Gifts stores, dollar stores and small discount stores nationwide from July 2004 through January 2007 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's "ultra gear" bracelets?
Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased or contact DM Merchandising for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled jewelry 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.