Toysmith Recalls Animal Snap Bracelets Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 12245 · Aug 14, 2012 · Toysmith
89,500
units affected
89,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12245
- Date
- Aug 14, 2012
- Company
- Toysmith
- Units affected
- 89,500
- Product
- Animal Snap Bracelet
- Product type
- Costumes or Masks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall includes Animal Snap Bracelets in assorted metallic fabrics with animal figures, including: Seahorse, Frog, Snake, Starfish, Crab, Lizard, Dolphin and Fish. Manufacturing date codes between 07/11 and 01/12 are printed on a sewn-in label found on the inside of the bracelet. The label includes the Toysmith name and address. A round paper tag is attached to the product with the product name, Toysmith information, the words "Item # 2360 Animal Snap Bracelet," SKU number and bar code.
What can happen
The metal snap band can wear through the fabric covering resulting in exposing sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received eight reports of injuries including lacerations.
- Sold at
- Cost Plus World Market, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and other retailers from September 2011 to February 2012 for about $3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled animal snap bracelet?
Consumers should return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The metal snap band can wear through the fabric covering resulting in exposing sharp edges and 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.