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Charm Bracelet
- Starting date:
- May 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- May 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Clothing and Accessories
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001998
Affected products
Charm Bracelet
Product description
This recall involves a silver-coloured charm bracelet with multicoloured moon and dolphin charms, sold under the brand name "Melody".
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the clasp and charms on the recalled bracelet contain lead in excess of the allowable limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Health Canada has not received any reports of illness or incidents related to the use of the recalled bracelets.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit Lead and cadmium in children's jewellery.
Number sold
Approximately 50 of the recalled products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from January 2008 to February 2009.
Companies
- Importer
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Butterfly Fashions Trading
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and dispose of them in regular household garbage.