DIY Charm Bracelets Kit
- Affected
- A DIY kit for making bracelets with small multicolored charms packaged in a pink box with a unicorn on
- The problem
- The product presents a serious chemical risk to consumers as the metal parts contain lead and cadmium in amounts over the maximum limit.
- What to do
- Import rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Toys – DIY charm bracelet |
|---|---|
| Amazon numbers on product packaging | FBA15G97D8Q4U000008, X00FDJXMP |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A DIY kit for making bracelets with small multicolored charms packaged in a pink box with a unicorn on |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a chemical risk to consumers as the metal parts contain lead and cadmium in amounts over the maximum limit. The product was found to have 2.09% lead, over 41 times over the limit of 0.05% and 9.67% Cadmium, 967 times over the limit of 0.01%.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
Import rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2301-0192
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 9 February 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.