Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium
What's being recalled
Best Friends Charm Bracelet Sets
Units: About 19,000
The "Best Friends" three bracelet sets are silver-colored chains with metal pendants containing one of the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and heart lock and key charms with different colored stones.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and return the heart lock charms or the entire bracelets to any Claire's for a full refund or replacement product.
How to contact the company
For additional information, contact Claire's toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.claires.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10227, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.