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CPSC, Monogram International Inc. Announce Recall of Bracelet Keyrings

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Disney Princess Bracelet Keyrings

Units: About 145,000

Importer: Monogram International Inc., of Pinellas Park, Fla.

Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The “Bracelet Keyring” is a pink plastic keyring attached to a bracelet which consists of pink and white beads or red and white beads, a metal pendant and metal dividers between the beads. It was sold under the brand Disney Princess. “Item #24405” and “Made In China” are printed on the back of the packaging.

Sold at: Various retailers including Walgreen and Wal-Mart nationwide from November 2003 through June 2005 for about $3.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should take these recalled bracelet keyrings away from children immediately and return them to Monogram International for a refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Monogram International at (800) 736-1941 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.monogramdirect.com to receive instructions for returning the keyrings.