Things Remembered Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Violation of Lead Standard

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Things-Remembered-Recalls-Childrens-Jewelry/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Silver bracelets and charm necklaces

Hazard: The clear surface coating on the bracelets and necklaces contain lead in excess of the allowable limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact Things Remembered for a full refund, including shipping charges, or a replacement gift of equal value.

Consumer Contact: Things Remembered toll-free at 866-902-4438 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.thingsremembered.com and click on "Product Recalls" under "Company Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 6,700 bracelets and 3,300 necklaces (in addition, 300 bracelets and 100 necklaces sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves silver heart bracelets and sweet charm necklaces for children. The 6-inch, silver-plated bracelets have 10 silver hearts and circle links, a lobster claw clasp, and one silver heart-shaped charm. The necklaces are gold plated on a 13-inch box chain with a 2-inch extender, a lobster claw closure and three charms – a pink ice cream cone, a pink crystal cupcake and a gold-plated tag with "SWEET" engraved.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold Exclusively at: Things Remembered stores nationwide and online at www.thingsremembered.com from February 2015 through June 2016 for about $25.

Distributor/Manufacturer: Things Remembered, Inc., of Highland Heights, Ohio

Manufactured in: China

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://globalrecalls.oecd.org/Search.aspx?lang=en

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Recall Number: 16-228

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