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Reuters - Thu March 23
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Reebok International is recalling about 300,000 bracelets promotional market after a child died of lead poisoning to have swallowed one, today announced some U.S. government officials.
The bracelet with a charm shaped heart and the name "Reebok" engraved on one side, was distributed as a gift with the purchase of different models of shoes for children.
These gadgets contain a large amount of lead, creating a risk of lead poisoning and potential adverse health effects for children, said the U.S. Commission on Product Safety in a statement.
The sporting goods company, which was bought by German rival Adidas earlier this year ordered the withdrawal after receiving news of the death of a child of 4 years in Minneapolis, Minnesota, due to a poisoning lead poisoning after ingesting a piece of Reebok bracelet. Always
Today the Commission on Product Safety said that supermarkets discount of Dollar Tree Stores Inc. are recalling 580,000 necklaces and rings from the market due to the high percentage of lead.
