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Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Recall 08-327 · July 10, 2008 · Action Products

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Action Products International for instructions on returning it for a free replacement.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-327 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 10, 2008
Brand
Action Products
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Children's Charms Craft Kits
Hazard
Risk of Lead Exposure
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
Units
18,500 units
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403) and "Shoelace Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits. The craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package.

Is my product affected?

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  • Children's Charms Craft Kits · 18,500 units units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit.; Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.apii.com

Recall history and context

Action Products appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Children's Charms Craft Kits (18,500 units units). This recall involves "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403) and "Shoelace Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Lead Exposure.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Action Products International for instructions on returning it for a free replacement.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.