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Archived - Heart-shaped Charm Bracelet
- Starting date:
- March 1, 2006
- Posting date:
- March 1, 2006
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Poisoning Hazard, Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001401
Affected products
Heart-shaped Charm Bracelet
Product description
For Canadian release:
Reebok Issues Canadian Recall of Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death in the U.S.
Photo:
Reebok Issues Canadian Recall of Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death in the U.S.
Hazard identified
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. 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.
Number sold
Approximately 6,140 bracelets were provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children's footwear that were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
Since June 2004.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Reebok Canada
http://www.reebok.com/
Tel: 1-800-668-1800
What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok at: 800-668-1800 (for English) or 800-387-5736 (for French) between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Reebok's Web site at Reebok Company.