CPSC recall 10162
Children's Metal Charm Bracelets
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Children's Metal Charm Bracelets by Buy Rite Designs Of Freehold N J The Firm Is No Longer In Business, citing 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….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10162 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2010-03-11 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Buy Rite Designs Of Freehold N J The Firm Is No Longer In Business |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Children's Metal Charm Bracelets | This warning involves Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brand children's Christmas and winter-themed bracelets. The two styles involved in this notice are the Bumble Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The bracelets were sold with winter and Christmas-themed charms including a snowman, Christmas tree, candy cane and snowflake.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/CPSC-Issues-Warning-on-Childrens-Winter-and-Holiday-Themed-Charm-Bracelets-with-High-Levels-of-Cadmium
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