Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets
Units: About 300,000
Importer: Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk
of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Reebok has received a report of a death caused by
lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child
reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.
Description: The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a
heart-shaped charm. The name "Reebok" is engraved on the one side of the
charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase
of various styles of children's footwear.
Sold at: Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006.
The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from
children and dispose of the entire bracelet.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok at (800)
994-6260 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
Reebok's Web site at www.reebok.com
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06119.html
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets
Units: About 300,000
Importer: Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk
of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Reebok has received a report of a death caused by
lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child
reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.
Description: The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a
heart-shaped charm. The name "Reebok" is engraved on the one side of the
charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase
of various styles of children's footwear.
Sold at: Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006.
The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from
children and dispose of the entire bracelet.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok at (800)
994-6260 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
Reebok's Web site at www.reebok.com
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06119.html
Recalls are so scary!!
