The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12245·Announced 2012-08-14

Toysmith Recalls Animal Snap Bracelets Due to Laceration Hazard

Toysmith is recalling Animal Snap Bracelets because the metal snap band can wear through the fabric, exposing sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.

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 (laceration hazard) with reported injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products where injury has been reported but no fatalities or severe injuries are noted.

Plain-English summary

Toysmith of Sumner, Wash., is recalling about 89,500 Animal Snap Bracelets. The recall involves bracelets in assorted metallic fabrics with animal figures, including seahorse, frog, snake, starfish, crab, lizard, dolphin, and fish. The hazard exists because the metal snap band can wear through the fabric covering, resulting in exposed sharp edges that pose a laceration hazard.

The firm has received eight reports of injuries, including lacerations. The affected bracelets have manufacturing date codes between 07/11 and 01/12 printed on a sewn-in label on the inside. A round paper tag is attached with the product name, Toysmith information, the words "Item # 2360 Animal Snap Bracelet," SKU number, and bar code. The products were manufactured in China.

The bracelets were sold at Cost Plus World Market, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, and other retailers from September 2011 to February 2012 for about $3. Consumers should return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact Toysmith at (800) 356-0474 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.toysmith.com.

The recalled product

Product
Animal Snap Bracelet
Affected units
89,500

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)

  • 085761091153

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.