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RecalledCPSC · September 7, 2017 Children's jewelry & accessories

Studio Fun International Recalls Slap Bracelets Sold with Children's Storybooks Due to Laceration Hazard

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DreamWorks Trolls: It’s Hug Time! Children’s Storybook
DreamWorks Trolls: It’s Hug Time! Children’s Storybook · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Bracelets sold with storybooks

Units: About 79,000 (in addition, about 7,000 were sold in Canada)

The recalled "slap bracelets" were included with "DreamWorks Trolls: It's Hug Time!" children's storybooks. The bracelet consists of an inner, flexible metal band wrapped in a purple fabric covering with a pink fabric flower. The ISBN for the book is 978-0-7944-3840-1 and is printed on the back of the book.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The metal band can wear through the fabric covering of the slap bracelet, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

There have been five reports of the metal bands wearing through the fabric covering of the bracelet resulting in cuts to hands or fingers.

What CPSC says to do

Replace

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and contact Studio Fun International for instructions on discarding the bracelet and to receive a free Trolls book.

How to contact the company

Studio Fun International at 800-489-3402 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.studiofun.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 17220, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.