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Reebok Issues Canadian Recall of Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death in the U.S. |
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Written by Wire Services
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Monday, 27 March 2006 |
 Reebok announces an immediate Canadian recall of a heart-shaped charm bracelet linked to a child's lead poisoning death in the U.S. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children's footwear and has been sold in Canada since June 2004.
The Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets can be identified as an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a heart-shaped charm. The name "Reebok" is engraved on the one side of the charm. The bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children's footwear.
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. Reebok has received a report of a death caused by lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.
The bracelet was available at all major shoe stores nationwide from June 2004 through present. The manufacturer's suggested retail price of the shoes ranged between $59.99 to $64.99.
Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.
For additional information, contact Reebok at 800-668-1800 (for English) or 800-387-5736 (for French) between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Reebok's Web site at http://www.reebok.com . |
