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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)

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    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 http://www.thebonnebellcompany.com/recall/.

    Photos at http://www.cpsc.gov.

    Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 288-8643
    CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
    CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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