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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the manufacturer of 2.8 million charms, Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc., have announced the products sold in craft stores in recent years under the name “Charming Thoughts” is being recalled because of lead poisoning.
The CPSC received a report of a six-year-old girl who developed elevated blood lead levels after putting the charm in her mouth. Children under the age of six are especially at risk for lead poisoning because of the frequency they put their hands and objects in their mouths. Lead poisoning in children is linked to behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problem and growth retardation.
The majority of recalled charms are silver-colored with small silver loops sold in packages of two to 12 pieces. Shaped like small heart, crowns, birds, picture frames, perfume bottles and crosses, some of the metal charms have small colored stones and are printed with words.
Recalled charms were sold at Michaels Stores from July 2002 through February 2005, at Recollections stores from October 2004 through February 2005 and at Hancock Fabrics stores from January 2004 through January 2005.
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