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Reebok Bracelets Recalled after Minnesota Child Dies from Lead Poisoning

March 23, 2006—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled about 300,000 Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets due to high levels of lead, which poses a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a heart-shaped charm. The name “Reebok” is engraved on the one side of the charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children’s footwear sold at major shoe stores from May 2004 through March 2006.p

Reebok has received a report of a death caused by lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The child reportedly swallowed a piece from one of the recalled Reebok bracelets. This tragedy should never have happened. The dangers of lead are well known, yet lead-laden toys, candy, and jewelry are still sold. In fact, the same day the CPSC recalled the Reebok bracelets it also recalled jewelry sold at Dollar Tree Stores (about 580,000 pieces: Dollar Tree Mood Necklace and Ring, Glow-in-the Dark Necklace and Ring, and UV Necklace and Ring).

If you have one of the recalled Reebok bracelets or recalled jewelry sold at Dollar Tree Stores, the CPSC recommends immediately taking the jewelry away from children and disposing of it. But if you suspect the jewelry has caused harm to someone, you should contact a lawyer who has experience in product liability.

Lawyer for Lead Poisoning Lawsuits
If your child has suffered the results of lead poisoning and has been exposed to Reebok bracelets or other suspected jewelry, lawyer Fred Pritzker is available for a free consultation. He focuses on complex product liability lawsuits. He is currently lead attorney in a major food poisoning case involving victims from several states. He has also recently settled a product liability lawsuit involving an accident on a recalled vehicle that resulted in an amputated limb. The settlement in this product liability case was $3,750,000. (The results of this case are based on the facts. The facts of most cases do not support a million-dollar recovery.) Other lawyers have selected him for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
 
Pritzker | Ruohonen is a national personal injury law firm and represents clients throughout the United States. Our offices are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
 
For the full CPSC recall announcements please see the following:

• CPSC Recall of Reebok Bracelets
• CPSC Recall of Dollar Tree Jewelry

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