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Bonne Bell Recalls Children's Cosmetics Accessory Bags Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Bonne Bell Co., today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Bonne Bell Children's Cosmetics Accessory Bags

Units: About 945,000

Importer: Bonne Bell Co., of Lakewood, Ohio

Hazard: The metal clasps on the handle of the accessory bags contain excessive levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled accessory bags are made of plastic and have a zipper and carrying handle. The bags come with an assortment of cosmetic products, which are not part of this recall. The model name and UPC numbers are located on the hangtag. The following recalled model names and UPC numbers are involved in this recall:

SMACKERS Sweet Treats Collection
UPC 0 50051 50575 7
SMACKERS Sparkle & Shine Collection
UPC 0 50051 50576 4
SMACKERS Glam It Up Collection
UPC 0 50051 50577 1
BONNEBELL Natural Neutrals Collection
UPC 0 50051 22640 9
BONNEBELL Pretty Pinks Collection
UPC 0 50051 22641 6
BONNEBELL Fresh Pinks Collection
UPC 0 50051 22642 3
BONNEBELL Glamorous Neutrals Collection
UPC 0 50051 22643 0
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide and Bonne Bell's Web site from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $9.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled accessory bag away from children and contact Bonne Bell for a replacement bag.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Bonne Bell toll-free at (866) 288-8643 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or via email at quality@bonnebell.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.thebonnebellcompany.com/recall/



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About Ralph Guito
Ralph Guito is a practicing trial attorney and mechanical engineer who focuses his practice on products liability law. For more information visit Products Liability.

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