Children’s Charm Bracelets Sold by Buy-Rite Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | August 22 2007 |
Name of Products: | Children’s Divine Inspiration Charm Bracelets |
Units: | About 7,900 |
Manufacturer: | Buy-Rite Designs Inc., of Freehold, N.J. |
Hazard: | The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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Incidents/Injuries: | None reported.
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Description: | The recalled charm bracelets have silver-colored charms, including angels, crosses, and hearts, and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored chain. |
Sold at: | Dollar stores and other small retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through August 2007 for about $1.
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Manufactured in: | China
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Remedy: | Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return it to the store, contact Buy-Rite for information on how to receive a refund.
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Consumer Contact: | Buy-Rite |