Children's Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 10128 · announced February 2, 2010 · Schurman Fine Papers · 6,800 units affected
The product
This recall involves Papyrus brand children's greeting cards sold with an attached wooden bead bracelet. The front of the card says "Happy Birthday To You" and includes an attached bead in the shape of a heart with the word "smile" printed on it. The colorful bracelet includes wooden beads with one in the shape of a butterfly. The back of the greeting card reads, "BD 63401 | © Jean Card & Gift Company" and the card insert reads, "USA $6.95 | CAN $10.50 | Made in China | © Jean Card & Gift Company" and includes UPC number 734524634013 in the lower right hand corner.
The hazard
The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with greeting cards contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the bracelet and contact Schurman Fine Papers for instructions on how to receive a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Card stores and other retailers from February 2004 to September 2009 for about $7.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Schurman Fine Papers at (888) 990-9095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.