Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recalled May 15, 2007 · CPSC recall 07189
Hazard
The recalled rings contain 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 rings away from children and throw them away.
Units
About 300,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The silver-colored rings have a round turquoise-colored stone on top. The stone is surrounded by a band of small silver-colored balls.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw them away.
Contact
For additional information, call Cardinal Distributing 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 Turquoise Rings
Imported by
Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Retailers
Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2002 through April 2007 for 25 cents.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →