Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death

Recalled March 23, 2006 · CPSC recall 06119 · Reebok

Hazard

The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.

Units

About 300,000

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.

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

Product

Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets

Imported by

Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.

Retailers

Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006. The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50.

Made in

China

UPC

884313581476

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →