CPSC Recall in 2010: CPSC Issues Warning on Children's Winter and Holiday-Themed Charm Bracelets with High Levels of Cadmium

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-162

Date: March 10, 2010

Product Name: Children's Metal Charm Bracelets

Recall Description:

This warning involves Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brand children's Christmas and winter-themed bracelets. The two styles involved in this notice are the Bumble Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The bracelets were sold with winter and Christmas-themed charms including a snowman, Christmas tree, candy cane and snowflake.

Hazard Description:

The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Laboratory analysis determined that following a 24-hour incubation in simulated stomach acid, over 20,000 micrograms of cadmium were released from the snowman alone. Cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose

Units: Unknown

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Discount and dollar-type stores nationwide between 2006 and March 2009 for about $1.

Manufactured In:

China