Slap Bracelet Recall
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- Published on Wednesday, 31 October 2018 11:05
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Fast Track Recall
Recall Date: October 31, 2018
Recall Number: 19-026
Fantasia Accessories Recalls Slap Bracelets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Slap bracelets
Hazard: The slap bracelet’s metal wristband can pierce the protective fabric around it and expose sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bracelets, take them away from young children and contact Fantasia Accessories to receive a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact:
Fantasia Accessories at 800-624-4826 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info@fantasia.com or online at www.fantasia.com and click on “Safety Information” for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 22,500
Description:
This recall involves children’s furry critter plush slap bracelets in panda, unicorn and heart designs. The recalled bracelets are made of a metal band covered with a protective fabric. Only slap on bracelets are included in this recall.
Incidents/Injuries: Fantasia Accessories has received four reports of the bracelets piercing the fabric cover, resulting in five injuries of minor cuts to consumers’ hands or wrists.
Sold Exlusively at: Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com in July 2018 for about $5.
Importer: Fantasia Accessories Ltd., of New York
Distributor: Fantasia Accessories Ltd., of New York
Manufacturer: Yumark Enterprises Corp/Yumark Pacific LTD., of China
Manufactured in: China
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
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