Last week, Reebok paid a $1 million fine for distributing a promotional charm bracelet which resulted in the death of a four-year-old boy from Minnesota.  The charm bracelet, which was distributed as a free gift with the purchase of Reebok children’s footwear, included a heart-shaped pendant containing toxic levels of lead which was swallowed by the boy.  The death resulted in a recall of 510,000 of the Chinese-made pendants that were distributed worldwide begining in May 2004.

Could this happen to you?  With the ever increasing Walmart Mentality of wanting the cheapest product out there (usually made in China), do you know what toxic chemicals might be in the product carrying your brand?  To ensure product safety, invest your branding dollars in products made right here in the USA.

One of the most popular products in the last few years are the silicone wrist bracelets (think Nike and Live Strong), 99% of which are manufactured overseas. You have the option of paying a few pennies more and buying from an American mfg’er.  Interested?  Call me today at 888-959-9191 (752-1200 local) for more information on how to buy American Made Promotional Products.  Help to stimulate the American economy by buing “local”.