CPSC Recall in 2007: Cherrydale Fundraising Recalls Bracelets Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cherrydale Fundraising, of Allentown, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 45,000 Decorative Stretchable Aqua Bracelets. The bracelets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Name of Product: Decorative Stretchable Aqua BraceletsUnits: About 45,000Importer: Cherrydale Fundraising, of Allentown, Pa.Hazard: The bracelets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled bracelets are stretchable, with silver-colored square links and aqua-colored beads. SKU#5384706813 is printed on the packaging.Sold at: Various dollar stores, liquidators, and schools as part of fundraising, nationwide from September 2003 through April 2007 for between $1 and $12.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bracelets and keep them away from young children. Return them to the store where purchased or contact the firm to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cherrydale Fundraising at (800) 551-5352 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.cherrydale.com.Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the New York State Attorney General's Office.
The bracelets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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None reported.
Various dollar stores, liquidators, and schools as part of fundraising, nationwide from September 2003 through April 2007 for between $1 and $12.
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