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Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionMay 10, 2010
Recalled charm bracelet
Recalled charm bracelet

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

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12.

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

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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