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Buy-Rite Recalls Charm Bracelets

August 22, 2007

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

 

Name of product: Children's Divine Inspiration Charm Bracelets

 

Distributed: Dollar stores and other small retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through August 2007 for about $1.

 

Hazard: The jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

 

Description: The recalled charm bracelets have silver-colored charms, including angels, crosses, and hearts, and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored chain.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return it to the store, contact Buy-Rite for information on how to receive a refund.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Buy-Rite at (888) 777-7952 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buyriteinc.com.

 

For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our Healthy Environments Section.

 

For identification, a picture of the recalled item is available:

 

 

 


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