Canada Recalls Kids Jewelry Over Toxic Lead and Cadmium Risks

Canada Jewelry News: Massive Recall Hits Canadian Jewelry Market Over Toxic Risks

Health Canada has issued a sweeping recall across Canada targeting various children’s jewelry products found to contain dangerous levels of lead and cadmium. These heavy metals pose severe health hazards, particularly to young children. The jewelry brands involved include Boutique Chic, Dckazz, and SUZUTOY, all of which have been linked to products sold both in physical stores and on Amazon.ca.

Title: Many jewelry for teens and children being sold in Canada were found to be laden with toxic lead or cadmium
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Health Canada’s safety alerts warn that lead levels in these products exceeded the legally permitted limit of 90mg/kg. Exposure to lead and cadmium can lead to severe complications such as vomiting, anemia, convulsions, brain damage, liver and kidney impairment, and even death. This Canada Jewelry News report underscores the urgent need for consumers to check their children’s jewelry collections and act swiftly.

Boutique Chic Products Among the First Flagged

The initial warning focused on Boutique Chic’s “All Smiles” line of children’s jewelry, which includes spinner bracelets, necklaces, and rings. The affected items feature smiley face charms and come in lilac, yellow, or pink. According to Health Canada, a total of 2,047 units were sold nationwide between January and May 2025.

These products include:

All Smiles Spinner Bracelet – Model 91811, Batch 9672, UPC 771877918117

All Smiles Spinner Necklace – Model 92209, Batch 9674, UPC 77187792209

All Smiles Spinner Ring – Model 84533, Batch 9774, UPC 771877845338

Health Canada is advising parents to immediately take these items away from children and return them for a full refund. Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, it is illegal to import, advertise, or sell children’s jewelry with more than 90mg/kg of lead.

Amazon Jewelry Listings Also Recalled

Another major part of the recall involves jewelry sold on Amazon. The Dckazz “Stitch and Scrump Best Friends Necklace,” featuring pink and blue pendants, has been found to contain excessive levels of lead. About 6,682 units were sold across Canada from May 2023 to March 2025. These necklaces came in a plastic bag with serial number X004D46BNP. No injuries have been reported, but Amazon has pulled the product from its listings.

Toxic Alert on SUZUTOY Princess Bracelet Kit

In a separate alert, Health Canada also recalled the SUZUTOY “Charm Bracelet Making Kit for Girls,” marketed for children aged four and older. The arts and crafts kit includes hair clips, adjustable bracelets, keychains, and decorative beads and pendants. The product, sold in a pink gift box bearing messages like “Hello Princess” and “You Are My Little Princess Beautiful,” was sold on Amazon.ca with 9,800 units distributed from August 2023 to April 2025.

Health Canada urges anyone in possession of the recalled products to remove them from children’s access and dispose of them according to municipal hazardous waste regulations.

A Wake-Up Call for Parents and Retailers

This multi-brand recall serves as a critical reminder that decorative children’s products must be rigorously tested for safety. While no injuries have been reported to date, the high lead content discovered in multiple jewelry items presents an alarming risk, especially as symptoms of heavy metal exposure can manifest only after significant damage is done. Parents are encouraged to verify all jewelry purchased for children and report any suspicious products to Health Canada. Retailers must also double down on compliance with federal safety laws to avoid dangerous oversights. For the latest Canada Jewelry News, keep on logging to Gems News.