Children's Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 10128 · Feb 2, 2010 · Schurman Fine Papers
6,800
units affected
6,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10128
- Date
- Feb 2, 2010
- Company
- Schurman Fine Papers
- Units affected
- 6,800
- Product
- Greeting Cards with Bracelets
- Product type
- Stationery Items
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves Papyrus brand children's greeting cards sold with an attached wooden bead bracelet. The front of the card says "Happy Birthday To You" and includes an attached bead in the shape of a heart with the word "smile" printed on it. The colorful bracelet includes wooden beads with one in the shape of a butterfly. The back of the greeting card reads, "BD 63401 | © Jean Card & Gift Company" and the card insert reads, "USA $6.95 | CAN $10.50 | Made in China | © Jean Card & Gift Company" and includes UPC number 734524634013 in the lower right hand corner.
What can happen
The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with greeting cards contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the bracelet and contact Schurman Fine Papers for instructions on how to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Card stores and other retailers from February 2004 to September 2009 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled greeting cards with bracelets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the bracelet and contact Schurman Fine Papers for instructions on how to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with greeting cards contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
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.