Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC recall 08327. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Action Products International for instructions on returning it for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 08327 has the recall date 10 Jul 2008. The notice names the firm Action Products International. The recall has about 18,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 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 | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 18,500 |
| Description | This recall involves "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403) and "Shoelace Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits. The craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can be found on the back of the package. |
| Product | Children's Charms Craft Kits, 18,500 units, Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Sold at | Various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit. |
| Importer | Action Products International Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 18,500Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Costume/Children's Jewelry
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Action Products International
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 May 2009 | Children’s Jewelry Craft Kits Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08327The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08327. https://recallregister.com/product/4369-shoelace-and-necklace-children-s-charms-recalled-by-action-products-in/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
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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 08327 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08327?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
18,500 units
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China