Toysmith Recalls Animal Snap Bracelets Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled August 14, 2012 · CPSC recall 12245 · Toysmith

Hazard

The metal snap band can wear through the fabric covering resulting in exposing sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 89,500 units

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received eight reports of injuries including lacerations.

Description

This recall includes Animal Snap Bracelets in assorted metallic fabrics with animal figures, including: Seahorse, Frog, Snake, Starfish, Crab, Lizard, Dolphin and Fish. Manufacturing date codes between 07/11 and 01/12 are printed on a sewn-in label found on the inside of the bracelet. The label includes the Toysmith name and address. A round paper tag is attached to the product with the product name, Toysmith information, the words "Item # 2360 Animal Snap Bracelet," SKU number and bar code.

What to do

Consumers should return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Toysmith at (800) 356-0474 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.toysmith.com

Product

Animal Snap Bracelet

Imported by

Toysmith of Sumner, Wash.

Retailers

Cost Plus World Market, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and other retailers from September 2011 to February 2012 for about $3.

Made in

China

UPC

085761091153

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