'Best Friends' bracelets recalled

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Pieces of children's jewelry sold at a nationwide boutique are being recalled .

About 19,000 "Best Friends" bracelets were sold as a set of three at Claire's Boutiques and are being recalled because they are said to contain high levels of cadmium.

The "Best Friends" three bracelet sets are silver-colored chains with metal pendants containing one of the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and heart lock and key charms with different colored stones.

The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects. However, there have been no incidents or injuries reported.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said consumers should immediately take the bracelets away from children and return the heart lock charms or entire bracelets to any Claire's for a full refund or replacement.

Dae Yeon Industries Corp. of China manufactured the jewelry for Claire's Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.

The bracelets were sold exclusively at Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12.

For additional information, contact Claire's toll-free number at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website .