900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Recalled April 17, 2007 · CPSC recall 07157

Hazard

The paint on this jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces and charm bracelets away from children and discard them.

Units

About 900,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled necklaces have sports-themed pendants including blue or green basketballs, yellow stars, "01," and "Perfect 10." The pendants hang from a black cord. The bracelets include green or pink painted heart-shaped charms and silver-colored charms shaped as suns, moons, stars, padlocks, keys, rattles, and fishbones.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces and charm bracelets away from children and discard them.

Contact

For additional information, contact Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc. at (800) 368-2062 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.vendingdepot.com

Product

Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces

Imported by

Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md.

Retailers

Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from January 2006 through April 2007 for 25 cents.

Made in

India

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →