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Archived - Metal Charms
- Starting date:
- March 1, 2005
- Posting date:
- March 1, 2005
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Jewellery
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001433
Affected products
Metal Charms
Product description
The recalled charms were sold as decorations for greeting cards and gift bags but were also used to make necklaces and bracelets. The charms are mostly silver coloured, made in China, and sold in packages of 2 to 12 pieces.
Hazard identified
They contain high levels of lead which may be harmful if mouthed by children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Number sold
88,000 of the charms had been sold in Canada.
Time period sold
Between July 2002 and February 2005
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc.
- Retailer
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Michaels Stores Inc.
Irving
Texas
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers are urged to take the charms from children and contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. at 1-800-873-5506 or e-mail charmsrecall@horizongroupusa.com to receive a refund.