Children's Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 10153 · announced March 3, 2010 · Chandigarh Fashion · 1,200 units affected
The product
This recall involves children's bangle bracelets. The bracelets which were sold in packets of 24, are gold with stripes of either red, maroon, black, orange or green.
The hazard
The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets from children and return the bracelets to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Chandigarh Fashion stores in Flushing, N.Y. and Sonia Selections stores in Chicago, Ill. from May 2007 through August 2008 for about $2.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Chandigarh Fashion toll-free at (877) 288-2397 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or visit the firm's web site at www.nychandigarhfashion.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.