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

The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

Recall #: 10227
Affected scope: About 19,000

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Dae Yeon Industries Corp., of China recalled The "Best Friends" three bracelet sets are silver-colored chains with metal pendants cont….

Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of Cadmium was recalled by Dae Yeon Industries Corp., of China in May 10, 2010. Reason: The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and return th…. Verify recall #10227 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Dae Yeon Industries Corp., of China issued this CPSC recall-The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested ….

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agency class: May 10, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10227 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and return the heart lock charms or the entire bracelets to any Claire's for a full refund or replacement product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	10227
Date reported	May 10, 2010
Date initiated	May 10, 2010
Recalling firm	Dae Yeon Industries Corp., of China
Affected scope	About 19,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and return the heart lock charms or the entire bracel…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and return the heart lock charms or the entire bracelets to any Claire's for a full refund or replacement product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 10, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10227.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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