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Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead ExposureDate: 7/10/2008
Reason: The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Distribution: Nationwide
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: Children's Charm Craft Kits Units: 18,500 units Importer: Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla. Hazard: The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403) and "Shoelace Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits. The craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package. Sold through: Various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Action Products International for instructions on returning it for a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.apii.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 8/7/2008 Reason: The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: Pose a strangulation hazard that can cause death to children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The baby carrier’s chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: If the velcro is not properly re-secured when the flap is adjusted, an infant can slip through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars and suffocate. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/8/2008 Reason: The ornamental flowers on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces including glued on mirrors and/or prisms that can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. |
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