March 3, 2010

Children’s Bracelets Recalled by Chandigarh Fashion

Name of Product: Children’s Bangles

Units: About 1,200

Importer: Chandigarh Fashion Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.

Hazard: The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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.

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.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets from children and return the bracelets to the store where purchased for a full refund.