March 23, 2006
Release #06-119
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 994-6260
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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
There are approximately 300,000 units
They have been imported by 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 four-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.
Description: The recall involves an eight 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.
It was 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. Be sure you get rid of all pieces. If you find any missing, find them immediately and get rid of them.
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 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06119.html
Stay Safe!