IRVING, Texas, April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a proactive effort to
protect consumers from a possible health risk, Michaels Stores, Inc., in
cooperation with Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc., of Warren, N.J., is voluntarily
recalling the Charming Thoughts(TM) line of metal charms.  The recalled metal
charms contain high levels of lead, posing a possible risk of lead poisoning
to young children.
     (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040804/DAMICHAELSLOGO
             http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050406/DAW046-a
             http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050406/DAW046-b
             http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050406/DAW046-c )
    The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission received a report of a
six-year-old girl who repeatedly mouthed these charms worn on a homemade
necklace.  She developed elevated lead levels in her blood that may have been
related to the charms.
    The recalled metal charms were sold under the name "Charming
Thoughts(TM)."  Most of the charms are silver-colored with small silver loops,
sold in packages of two to 12 pieces.  The packages are marked "The Card
Connection(TM)," "Charming Thoughts(TM)" and "Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc."
The metal charms are of various shapes including small hearts, crowns, birds,
picture frames, perfume bottles and a cross.  Some of the metal charms have
small blue, pink or yellow stones and are printed with words including
"princess," "congratulations," "city girl," "world traveler" and "life's
blessings."  "Insert photo here," "cherish," "love," and "honor" are printed
bracelets.
information.


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