March 4, 2010 Christa Huegerich, Public Health Educator
435-3271
Recall for Lead Hazards – Children’s Bangles
The Onondaga County Health Department’s Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of the following voluntary recall. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that the products contain excessive levels of lead.
Product Description: 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 surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead.
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.
Importer: Chandigarh Fashion Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets from children and return the bracelets to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Complete information about the recalled items is available at
www.cpsc.gov.
Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead poisoning do not look sick. A blood lead test must be done to determine if a child has lead poisoning. If left untreated, lead poisoning can cause behavioral and learning problems. To have your child tested or for more information about lead poisoning prevention call your doctor or the Onondaga County Health Department Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
