Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 08327 · Jul 10, 2008 · Action Products International Inc.
18,500
units affected
18,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08327
- Date
- Jul 10, 2008
- Company
- Action Products International Inc.
- Units affected
- 18,500
- Product
- Children's Charms Craft Kits
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403) and "Shoelace Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits. The craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package.
What can happen
The clasp in the charm craft kits 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 product away from children and contact Action Products International for instructions on returning it for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's charms craft kits?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Action Products International for instructions on returning it for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The clasp in the charm craft kits 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.