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Children's Bracelets
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets from children and return the bracelets to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Chandigarh Fashion toll-free at (877) 288-2397 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or visit the firm's web site at www.nychandigarhfashion.com
The product
This recall involves children's bangle bracelets. The bracelets which were sold in packets of 24, are gold with stripes of either red, maroon, black, orange or green.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,200
- Recall date
- March 3, 2010
- Brand
- Chandigarh Fashion Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Chandigarh Fashion stores in Flushing, N.Y. and Sonia Selections stores in Chicago, Ill. from May 2007 through August 2008 for about $2.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Children's Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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