Product Reviews Net » Miley Cyrus http://www.product-reviews.net Information on the latest gadgets, technology, news and product reviews Sat, 26 May 2012 11:39:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Miley Cyrus Jewelry: Wal-Mart Knew http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/05/21/miley-cyrus-jewelry-wal-mart-knew/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=miley-cyrus-jewelry-wal-mart-knew http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/05/21/miley-cyrus-jewelry-wal-mart-knew/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 17:18:06 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=100367 Wal-Mart seems to be digging an even bigger hole for themselves with the Miley Cyrus jewelry recall that we reported on yesterday. Lauren Metz from JSYK.com is reporting that Wal-Mart already knew about problems with the line.

To recap nationwide tests were taken for the Associated Press of several pieces from the Miley Cyrus jewelry line, and harmful levels of cadmium were found. This may cause kidney failure and bone softening. This would only happen if the jewelry was swallowed or sucked, not by just wearing.

Today we find out that Wal-Mart have been aware of the danger since February, but have waited until now to pull the products from the shelves. A statement from Wal-Mart stated the line was “designed for and marketed to older audiences” and was “not intended for children.”

They have also said the line will be no longer available “while we investigate its compliance with our children’s jewelry standard.” What do you think should Wal-Mart have continued to sell the jewelry knowing the risks?

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/05/21/miley-cyrus-jewelry-wal-mart-knew/feed/ 5 Wal-Mart’s Toxic Miley Cyrus Jewelry: Are you worried? http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/05/20/wal-marts-toxic-miley-cyrus-jewelry-are-you-worried/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wal-marts-toxic-miley-cyrus-jewelry-are-you-worried http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/05/20/wal-marts-toxic-miley-cyrus-jewelry-are-you-worried/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 07:46:41 +0000 Alan Ng http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=100281 Some worrying news to report to you now, as it has been confirmed that the entire range of Miley Cyrus-brand necklaces and bracelets have been pulled from Wal-Mart’s stores in the U.S.

According to this report from Salon.com, the products were removed after tests confirmed that they contained high levels of toxic metal cadmium.

The big issue here is that while cadmium isn’t actually harmful when worn, young children who come into possession of the jewelry may tend to bite or chew the jewelry – which is obviously a serious risk.

Wal-Mart has pulled the entire product range from their stores and are due to investigate this matter further. A statement from the retailer confirms:

“We are removing all of the jewelry from sale while we investigate its compliance with our children’s jewelry standard.”

Research into cadmium has revealed that long-term exposure could cause bone softening and kidney failure. Worse yet, the metal is also a carcinogen, which means that it could potentially hinder brain development in the very young.

Do you own any Miley Cyrus jewelry? If so, let us know your thoughts on this. We’ll bring you more information when we get it.

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