CPSC recall 16-228, announced July 19, 2016, covers Things Remembered Silver bracelets and charm necklaces (about 6,700 units). The clear surface coating on the bracelets and necklaces contain lead in excess of the allowable limit. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact Things Remembered for a full refund, including shipping charges, or a replacement gift of equal value. Recall contact: call 866-902-4438, go to www.thingsremembered.com, or email customerservice@thingsremembered.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves silver heart bracelets and sweet charm necklaces for children. The 6-inch, silver-plated bracelets have 10 silver hearts and circle links, a lobster claw clasp, and one silver heart-shaped charm. The necklaces are gold plated on a 13-inch box chain with a 2-inch extender, a lobster claw closure and three charms - a pink ice cream cone, a pink crystal cupcake and a gold-plated tag with "SWEET" engraved.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The clear surface coating on the bracelets and necklaces contain lead in excess of the allowable limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact Things Remembered for a full refund, including shipping charges, or a replacement gift of equal value.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Things Remembered
- Manufacturer
- Things Remembered, Inc., of Highland Heights, Ohio
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 16-228
- Units
- About 6,700 bracelets and 3,300 necklaces (in addition, 300 bracelets and 100 necklaces sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Things Remembered stores nationwide and online at www.thingsremembered.com from February 2015 through June 2016 for about $25.
- Distributor
- Things Remembered, Inc., of Highland Heights, Ohio
Silver bracelets and charm necklaces
CPSC product type: Jewelry
Recall contact information
Things Remembered toll-free at 866-902-4438 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@thingsremembered.com or online at www.thingsremembered.com and click on "Product Recalls" under "Company Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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