Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Metal Charm Bracelets
Recall 06538 · Mar 23, 2006 · Oriental Trading Company Inc.
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06538
- Date
- Mar 23, 2006
- Company
- Oriental Trading Company Inc.
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- Beaded Photo Charm Bracelet
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled charm bracelets consist of silver-colored metal beads. A silver-colored metal heart frame is attached to the bracelet.
What can happen
The recalled metal charm bracelets contain high levels of accessible lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled charm bracelets away from children and contact Oriental Trading Company to receive a refund or credit for the product. Oriental Trading Company is contacting consumers who purchased the bracelets.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Oriental Trading Company's Web site from July 2004 through September 2005 for about $0.50 each.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled beaded photo charm bracelet?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled charm bracelets away from children and contact Oriental Trading Company to receive a refund or credit for the product. Oriental Trading Company is contacting consumers who purchased the bracelets.
What is the hazard?
The recalled metal charm bracelets contain high levels of accessible lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
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.