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Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionJul 10, 2008
Recalled Children's Charm Craft Kit
Recalled Children's Charm Craft Kit
Recalled Children's Charm Craft Kit
Recalled Children's Charm Craft Kit
Recalled Children's Charm Craft Kit
Recalled Children's Charm Craft Kit
Recalled Children's Charm Craft Kit
Recalled Children's Charm Craft Kit

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Hazard

The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Action Products International for instructions on returning it for a free replacement.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403) and "Shoelace Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits. The craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package.

Sold on

Various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.apii.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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