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Children's Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalFeb 2, 2010
Picture of Recalled Greeting Cards with Bracelet
Picture of Recalled Greeting Cards with Bracelet

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with greeting cards contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the bracelet and contact Schurman Fine Papers for instructions on how to receive a refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves Papyrus brand children's greeting cards sold with an attached wooden bead bracelet. The front of the card says "Happy Birthday To You" and includes an attached bead in the shape of a heart with the word "smile" printed on it. The colorful bracelet includes wooden beads with one in the shape of a butterfly. The back of the greeting card reads, "BD 63401 | © Jean Card & Gift Company" and the card insert reads, "USA $6.95 | CAN $10.50 | Made in China | © Jean Card & Gift Company" and includes UPC number 734524634013 in the lower right hand corner.

Sold on

Card stores and other retailers from February 2004 to September 2009 for about $7.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Schurman Fine Papers at (888) 990-9095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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