Reebok International Ltd., has recalled approximately 300,000 pieces of it's Reebok Heart Shaped Charm Bracelets, which were provided as a free gift with the purchase of certain styles of children's footwear. The recall was put into effect after Reebok obtained the news that a 4 year old child died of lead poisoning after swallowing a piece from the bracelet.
The metal bracelets are approximately 8" long, and have a heart shaped charm dangling from them. The word "Reebok" is inscribed on one side of the charm. The bracelets are reported to contain a high level of lead in them, thus posing a risk of lead poisoning as well as other health hazards in young children.
Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets
Units: About 300,000
Importer: Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
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.
Sold at: Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006. The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reebok at (800) 994-6260 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Reebok's Web site at www.reebok.com