Toy Police Recall Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of a Substance Not Proven to Cause Harm

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of the “Best Friends” Charm Bracelet Sets because the heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium.  Without any scientific proof, the CPSC claims that cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.  The bracelets were imported by Claire’s Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. Description:  The “Best Friends” three bracelet sets are silver-colored chains with metal pendants containing one of the words “Best,” “Friends” or “Forever” and heart lock and key charms with different colored stones.  Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Cadmium Police After Children’s Charm Bracelets

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers that they should immediately stop using children’s metal charm bracelets.  Hazard: 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. Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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