CPSC recall 10-227, announced May 10, 2010, covers Dae Yeon Industries Best Friends Charm Bracelet Sets (about 19,000 units). The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (866) 859-9281, or go to www.claires.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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
None reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dae Yeon Industries
- Manufacturer
- Dae Yeon Industries Corp., of China
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 10-227
- Units
- About 19,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12.
- Importer
- Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Best Friends Charm Bracelet Sets
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
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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