SmileMakers Children’s Happy Charm Bracelets and Football Rings

Description: Children's Jewelry Recalled by SmileMakers Due to High Levels of Cadmium NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2010 Release #10-287 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 390-5470 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Children’s Jewelry Recalled by SmileMakers Due to High Levels of Cadmium 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Children’s Happy Charm Bracelets and Football Rings Units: About 66,200 Charm Bracelets and 2,200 Rings Importer: Toy Network, of Indianola, Iowa and Fun Express Oriental Trading Company, of Omaha, Neb. Distributor: SmileMakers Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C. Hazard: The metal substrate in the jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves “Happy” charm bracelets and football rings. The “Happy” charm bracelet is comprised of colorful beads on a small elastic band to which a metal charm in the shape of a butterfly, moon or sun is attached. The football ring is a small adjustable metal band to which a football charm (made of metal) is attached. Distributed at: Doctor and dentist offices nationwide from June 2005 through March 2010 for free. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and discard the product. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact SmileMakers toll-free at (877) 390-5470 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the company’s website at www.smilemakers.com, or send email to [email protected] [Learn More]