Western Novelty Recalls Butterfly Bracelets Due to Choking Hazard

Plain-English summary

Western Novelty Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 Butterfly Bracelets, model number P4136, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall is being conducted because the bracelets may break and release small parts that could be a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. The bracelets consist of yellow, orange, green, and pink plastic butterflies strung together on an elastic string with a black bead between each butterfly. They were imported from Hong Kong and distributed by Western Novelty Company from July 1990 through February 1991.

The potentially hazardous bracelets were identified during a joint surveillance program conducted between the CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Denver. The bracelets were sold for approximately $.20 each and were distributed through school and church carnivals and in retail stores in Colorado, Arizona, Kansas, and Illinois. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product.

Consumers are urged to take these bracelets away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also return their bracelets to Western Novelty Company, 5670 Washington Street, Denver, Colorado 80216 for a $.50 refund check. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Western Novelty Company at 1-800-521-5219.

The recalled product

Product

Western Novelty Butterfly Bracelets stretchable bracelets

Manufacturer

Western Novelty

Category

Consumer Product — Jewelry

Hazard

• choking

Distribution

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