Children's Charm Bracelets Sold by Buy-Rite Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 07281 · Aug 22, 2007 · Buy-Rite Designs Inc.
7,900
units affected
7,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07281
- Date
- Aug 22, 2007
- Company
- Buy-Rite Designs Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,900
- Product
- Children's Divine Inspiration Charm Bracelets
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled charm bracelets have silver-colored charms, including angels, crosses, and hearts, and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored chain.
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 the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return it to the store, contact Buy-Rite for information on how to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar stores and other small retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through August 2007 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's divine inspiration charm bracelets?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return it to the store, contact Buy-Rite for information on how to receive a 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.