Papyrus children's greeting cards with bracelets are being recalled. The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with the greeting cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
This recall involves Papyrus brand childrens greeting cards sold with an attached wooden bead bracelet. The front of the card says Happy Birthday To You and includes an attached bead in the shape of a heart with the word smile printed on it. The colorful bracelet includes wooden beads with one in the shape of a butterfly. The back of the greeting card reads, BD 63401 | Jean Card & Gift Company and the card insert reads, USA $6.95 | CAN $10.50 | Made in China | Jean Card & Gift Company and includes UPC number 734524634013 in the lower right hand corner.
The cards and bracelets, made in China, were sold at card stores and other retailers from February 2004 to September 2009 for about $7.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bracelet and contact Schurman Fine Papers for instructions on how to receive a refund.
For additional information, contact Schurman Fine Papers at (888) 990-9095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
