Monogram International Inc. Recall of Bracelet Keyrings

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 2005
Release #05-277

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 736-1941
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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.