Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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• Best Friends Charm Bracelet Sets · About 19,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12.; Dae Yeon Industries Corp., of China; Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Claire's toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.claires.com

Recall history and context

Claire's appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Claire's recalls.

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

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