Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets

Description: Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued March 23, 2006 Last revised October 27, 2010 Release #06-119 Firm's Contact Number: (888) 225 2353 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Reebook has agreed to a settlement resulting from this recall. Also note change in phone number. Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death 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: Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets Units: About 300,000 Importer: 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 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets. Description: The recall involves an 8-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. 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok at (888) 225 2353 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Reebok's Web site at www.reebok.com [Learn More]