About 900,000 children's bracelets and necklaces are being pulled from the marketplace because they contain unsafe levels of lead, the U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission said Tuesday.

The recall applies to charm bracelets and necklaces sold for a quarter in vending machines in shopping malls, grocery stores and other retailers in the U.S. from January 2006 through April 2007.

No associated injuries have been reported.

Children absorb lead more easily than adults and are therefore more vulnerable to poisoning.
Exposure to high levels of lead can cause vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, coma or death. Symptoms include anemia, appetite loss, abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue, sleeplessness, irritability and headache.

People were being urged to immediately dispose of the jewelry.

Recall notice