The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10153·Announced 2010-03-03

Chandigarh Fashion Recalls Children's Bangles Due to Lead Paint Violation

Chandigarh Fashion is recalling about 1,200 children's bangle bracelets because the surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating federal standards.

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.

Plain-English summary

Chandigarh Fashion Inc. is recalling about 1,200 children's bangle bracelets. The recalled bracelets are gold with stripes of red, maroon, black, orange, or green and were sold in packets of 24. The surface coating on the bracelets contains high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The bracelets were 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. No injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled product.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Chandigarh Fashion toll-free at (877) 288-2397 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.nychandigarhfashion.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Bangles
Manufacturer
Chandigarh Fashion Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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