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More lead in children’s toys. This time it’s little Suzy’s makeup bag made in (you guessed it) China. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 29, 2008

Release #08-382

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 288-8643

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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 the firm named below, 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/

To see this release on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08382.html

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