"Was Children's Metal Charm Bracelets recalled?"

Q: "Was Children's Metal Charm Bracelets recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #10162 was issued on 2010-03-11. The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Laboratory analysis determined that following a 24-hour incubation in simulated stomach acid, over 20,000 micrograms of cadmium were released from the snowman alone. Cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects."

CPSC Issues Warning on Children's Winter and Holiday-Themed Charm Bracelets with High Levels of Cadmium

Source: CPSC Recall #10162

Recall Date

2010-03-11

Manufacturer

Buy-Rite Designs, of Freehold, N.J. (The firm is no longer in business)

Units Affected

Unknown

Products Involved

Children's Metal Charm Bracelets

Hazard

The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Laboratory analysis determined that following a 24-hour incubation in simulated stomach acid, over 20,000 micrograms of cadmium were released from the snowman alone. Cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the jewelry.

Reported Injuries

None reported.

Sold At

Discount and dollar-type stores nationwide between 2006 and March 2009 for about $1.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

This warning involves Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brand children's Christmas and winter-themed bracelets. The two styles involved in this notice are the Bumble Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The bracelets were sold with winter and Christmas-themed charms including a snowman, Christmas tree, candy cane and snowflake.

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28