Studio Fun International Recalls Slap Bracelets Sold with Children's Storybooks Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 17220 · Sep 7, 2017 · Studio Fun International
79,000
units affected
79,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17220
- Date
- Sep 7, 2017
- Company
- Studio Fun International
- Units affected
- 79,000
- Product
- Bracelets sold with storybooks
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recalled "slap bracelets" were included with "DreamWorks Trolls: It's Hug Time!" children's storybooks. The bracelet consists of an inner, flexible metal band wrapped in a purple fabric covering with a pink fabric flower. The ISBN for the book is 978-0-7944-3840-1 and is printed on the back of the book.
What can happen
The metal band can wear through the fabric covering of the slap bracelet, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and contact Studio Fun International for instructions on discarding the bracelet and to receive a free Trolls book.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been five reports of the metal bands wearing through the fabric covering of the bracelet resulting in cuts to hands or fingers.
- Sold at
- Book and other retail stores nationwide, book fairs and clubs, and online at Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from September 2016 through August 2017 for about $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bracelets sold with storybooks?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and contact Studio Fun International for instructions on discarding the bracelet and to receive a free Trolls book.
What is the hazard?
The metal band can wear through the fabric covering of the slap bracelet, posing a laceration hazard.
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.