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Archived - Simi Bracelet
- Starting date:
- December 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- December 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001859
Affected products
Simi Bracelet
Product description
This recall involves the Simi silver link bracelet with an attached teddy bear charm.
Hazard identified
The recalled bracelet contains excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Health Canada has not received any reports of illness or incidents related to the use of this recalled
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit Healthy Canadians': Lead and cadmium in children's jewllery.
Number sold
Approximately 360 bracelets were sold in Canada at various discount stores and hair salons.
Time period sold
The bracelets were sold from January 2005 to November 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
-
Lucky Imports & Wholesale
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the bracelet away from their children and dispose of it in their regular household trash.
For more information, consumers may contact Lucky Imports & Wholesale Customer Service at 1-416-783-0123.