Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death
CPSC recall 06119. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet.
CPSC recall 06119 has the recall date 23 Mar 2006. The notice names the firm Reebok International. The recall has about 300,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical. CPSC gives the product type Costume/Children's Jewelry.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
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| Units | 300,000 |
| Description | The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a heart-shaped charm. The name "Reebok" is engraved on the one side of the charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children's footwear. |
| Product | Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets, About 300,000, Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Sold at | Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006. The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50. |
| Importer | Reebok International Ltd |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 300,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Costume/Children's Jewelry
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Reebok International
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2004 | CPSC, Reebok International Announce Recall of Toddler's Athletic Shoes |
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06119. https://recallregister.com/product/3233-reebok-recalls-bracelet-linked-to-child-s-lead-poisoning-death/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06119 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006. The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06119?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 300,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China