22 Dec

LEAD POISONING HAZARD PROMPTS RECALL OF METAL CHARM BRACELETS

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following press release:

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the tiffany firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

NAME OF PRODUCT: Beaded Photo Charm Bracelet

UNITS: About 25,000

IMPORTER: Oriental Trading Company Inc., of Omaha, Neb.

HAZARD: The recalled metal charm bracelets contain high levels of accessible lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

DESCRIPTION: The recalled charm bracelets consist of silver-colored metal necklaces beads. A silver-colored metal heart frame is attached to the bracelet.

SOLD ON: Oriental Trading Company’s Web site from July 2004 through September 2005 for about $0.50 each.

MANUFACTURED IN: China

REMEDY: Consumers should immediately take the recalled charm bracelets away from children and contact Oriental Trading Company to receive a refund or credit for the product. Oriental Trading Company is contacting consumers who purchased the bracelets.

CONSUMER CONTACT: For more information, contact Oriental Trading Company at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.orientaltrading.com.

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