Fantasia Accessories Recalls Slap Bracelets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall 19026 · Oct 31, 2018 · Fantasia Accessories
22,500
units affected
22,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19026
- Date
- Oct 31, 2018
- Company
- Fantasia Accessories
- Units affected
- 22,500
- Product
- Slap bracelets
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves children's furry critter plush slap bracelets in panda, unicorn and heart designs. The recalled bracelets are made of a metal band covered with a protective fabric. Only slap on bracelets are included in this recall.
What can happen
The slap bracelet's metal wristband can pierce the protective fabric around it and expose sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bracelets, take them away from young children and contact Fantasia Accessories to receive a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Fantasia Accessories has received four reports of the bracelets piercing the fabric cover, resulting in five injuries of minor cuts to consumers' hands or wrists.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com in July 2018 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled slap bracelets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bracelets, take them away from young children and contact Fantasia Accessories to receive a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The slap bracelet's metal wristband can pierce the protective fabric around it and expose sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
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.