4 million children's bracelets recalled

Consumer Product Safety Commission says paint on 'Groovy Grabber' bracelets sold in vending machines poses risk of lead poisoning.


NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A&A Global Industries and the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday announced a recall of 4 million children's "Groovy Grabber" bracelets sold in vending machines because the paint on the products poses a lead poisoning risk.

The CPSC said the paint on the metallic band beneath the decorative cover contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

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The recalled 'Groovy Grabber' bracelets were sold in vending machines nationwide from Nov. 2005 through March 2007.

The agency said no injuries had been reported.

The recalled bracelets, manufactured in China, are made of flexible metal bands wrapped in decorative plastic covers.

The bracelets come in various colors and designs, including smiley faces, Chinese symbols, dogs, cats, aliens, checker boards and flames. The products were sold in vending machines located in malls and discount stores nationwide, priced at 25 cents each.

The CPSC said parents should immediately take the bracelets away from children and discard them.

Consumers can also contact A&A Global Industries at 800-638-6000 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aaglobalind.com.

Separately, Dollar General (Charts) announced Tuesday that it was recalling 396,000 metal key chains for high levels of lead, which could potentially be toxic if ingested by young children.

The recall involves three styles of metal key chains, including a flip flop sign, dangling charms and a letter. The flip flop charms were sold in purple, yellow and aqua blue and have a flower at the top.

Charms on the dangling-style key chain include a cross, flower, shamrock and a heart that hangs from a short silver chain. The letter-style key chain is a silver metal letter in the English alphabet.

The words "KeyChain" and "Dollar General $1.25" are printed on the front of the packaging for each style.


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