There has been a warning issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) about Children’s Metal Charm Braclets, from importer Buy-Rite Designs, of Freehold N.J. These items were sold at discount and dollar-type stores nationwide between 2006 and March 2009 for about $1. Buy-Rite Designs is no longer in business.
Consumers should stop using the products immediately.
These bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is a harmful toxicant which can cause adverse health effects and is a known carcinogen.
No injuries have been reported.
Here are photos of the items with Cadmium warnings. If these items are found, consumers should immediately take these charms away from children.
Click here to see the CPSC issued warning.
Essco Safety Check was involved in the first cadmium issued recall by assisting the Associated Press with data that lead to an investigation about cadmium found in children’s jewelry.
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