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24/03/2006
Reebok recall gifts following child's death
Sportswear firm Reebok is recalling thousands of promotional bracelets amid fears that high levels of lead in the product may have resulted in the death of a child in the US.
A four-year-old girl in the US died from lead poisoning after apparently swallowing a link from one of the bracelets.
The heart-shaped charm bracelets were given away free with purchases of Reebok's children's trainers in the UK and Ireland. It is believed that around 145,000 bracelets have been given away.
A statement released by Reebok said: "Reebok is aware of the death from lead poisoning of a child who has reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.
"This voluntary recall is being conducted because the bracelet may contain high levels of lead."
Reebok said that the bracelet should be taken away from children immediately and advised British customers to contact their helpline on: 0800 305 050.
(KMcA)
A four-year-old girl in the US died from lead poisoning after apparently swallowing a link from one of the bracelets.
The heart-shaped charm bracelets were given away free with purchases of Reebok's children's trainers in the UK and Ireland. It is believed that around 145,000 bracelets have been given away.
A statement released by Reebok said: "Reebok is aware of the death from lead poisoning of a child who has reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.
"This voluntary recall is being conducted because the bracelet may contain high levels of lead."
Reebok said that the bracelet should be taken away from children immediately and advised British customers to contact their helpline on: 0800 305 050.
(KMcA)
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