The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10128·Announced 2010-02-02

Papyrus Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled for Lead Paint Violation

CPSC recalls Papyrus children's greeting cards with attached bracelets due to excessive lead in surface paint. No injuries reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling Papyrus brand children's greeting cards sold with an attached wooden bead bracelet. The recall is due to the surface paint coating on the bracelets containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The affected products are children's greeting cards with the text "Happy Birthday To You" on the front and an attached heart-shaped bead with the word "smile" printed on it. The bracelet includes colorful wooden beads, one of which is shaped like a butterfly. The back of the card reads "BD 63401 | © Jean Card & Gift Company," and the insert includes the UPC number 734524634013. The cards were made in China and sold at card stores and other retailers from February 2004 to September 2009 for about $7. Approximately 6,800 units were distributed.

No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the bracelet and contact Schurman Fine Papers at (888) 990-9095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, for instructions on how to receive a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Greeting Cards with Bracelets
Manufacturer
Schurman Fine Papers, of Fairfield, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Stationery / Greeting Cards
Hazard
Affected units
6,800

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 734524634013

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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