Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets
CPSC Recall #06-119 — March 22, 2006
Product
Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 300,000 Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. Name of Product: Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets Units: About 300,000Importer: Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Reebok has received a report of a death caused by lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.Description: The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a heart-shaped charm. The name "Reebok" is engraved on the one side of the charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children's footwear.Sold at: Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006. The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok at (888) 225 2353 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Reebok's Web site at www.reebok.com.
Hazard
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Incidents / Injuries
Reebok has received a report of a death caused by lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.
Units Affected
About 300,000
Sold At
Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006. The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50.
Importer
Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.
Manufactured In
China