Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death
Recall 06119 · Mar 23, 2006 · Reebok
300,000
units affected
300,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06119
- Date
- Mar 23, 2006
- Company
- Reebok
- Units affected
- 300,000
- Product
- Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a heart-shaped charm. The name "Reebok" is engraved on the one side of the charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children's footwear.
What can happen
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Reebok has received a report of a death caused by lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.
- Sold at
- Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006. The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled reebok heart-shaped charm bracelets?
Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.
What is the hazard?
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects 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.