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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 7, 2017Serious
Studio Fun International Slap Bracelets Sold with Children's Storybooks
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The metal band can wear through the fabric covering of the slap bracelet, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and contact Studio Fun International for instructions on discarding the bracelet and to receive a free Trolls book.
Who to contact: Studio Fun International at 800-489-3402 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.studiofun.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.
The product
The recalled "slap bracelets" were included with "DreamWorks Trolls: It's Hug Time!" children's storybooks. The bracelet consists of an inner, flexible metal band wrapped in a purple fabric covering with a pink fabric flower. The ISBN for the book is 978-0-7944-3840-1 and is printed on the back of the book.
Details
- Units affected
- About 79,000 (in addition, about 7,000 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- September 7, 2017
- Brand
- Studio Fun International Inc., of New York
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- There have been five reports of the metal bands wearing through the fabric covering of the bracelet resulting in cuts to hands or fingers.
Book and other retail stores nationwide, book fairs and clubs, and online at Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from September 2016 through August 2017 for about $13.
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: “Studio Fun International Recalls Slap Bracelets Sold with Children's Storybooks Due to Laceration Hazard”
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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