Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Metal Charm Bracelets
CPSC recall 06538. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled metal charm bracelets contain high levels of accessible lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the recalled charm bracelets away from children and contact Oriental Trading Company to receive a refund or credit for the product. Oriental Trading Company is contacting consumers who purchased the bracelets.
CPSC recall 06538 has the recall date 23 Mar 2006. The notice names the firm Oriental Trading. The recall has about 25,000 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
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 25,000 |
| Description | The recalled charm bracelets consist of silver-colored metal beads. A silver-colored metal heart frame is attached to the bracelet. |
| Product | Beaded Photo Charm Bracelet, About 25,000, Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Sold at | Oriental Trading Company's Web site from July 2004 through September 2005 for about $0.50 each. |
| Importer | Oriental Trading Company Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 25,000Median 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 Oriental Trading
- 10
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2010 | Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| 2 May 2007 | Oriental Trading Company Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Lead Hazard |
| 15 Oct 2001 | CPSC, Oriental Trading Company Announce Recall of Coconut Bamboo Torches |
| 17 Dec 1996 | Wooden Beads & Tops Recalled |
| 31 Oct 1994 | CPSC Warns Of Choking Hazard From Halloween Pumpkin Erasers |
| 27 Aug 1993 | Oriental Trading Company, Inc. Recalls Five Toys |
| 18 Apr 1990 | Oriental Trading Company, Inc. Recalls Two Wooden Trains Because Of Choking Hazard |
| 21 Nov 1989 | Nebraska Importer Recalls "Funny Clown" Dressing DolL |
| 4 Aug 1988 | Rainbow Kids Dolls Recalled By Importer |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06538. https://recallregister.com/product/3407-lead-poisoning-hazard-prompts-recall-of-metal-charm-bracelets/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 06538 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Oriental Trading Company's Web site from July 2004 through September 2005 for about $0.50 each.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06538?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 25,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China