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High Lead Levels Prompt Recall of Children's Metal Jewelry By Spandrel Sales and Marketing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Recalled May 15, 2007 · CPSC recall 07188 · High Lead Levels Prompt

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Hazard
The recalled 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 rings and necklaces away from children and throw them away.
Units
About 200,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

The recalled jewelry includes pendants that hang from silver-colored bracelet and necklace chains, and silver-colored rings with a charm on top. Charm shapes include silver-colored crosses, suns, moons, stars, butterflies, cupids, angels, keys, elephants, hands, cell phones, fish, and shoes.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings and necklaces away from children and throw them away.

Contact

For additional information, contact Spandrel Sales and Marketing toll-free at (877) 213-0500 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ssmvending.com

Product
Children's Necklaces, Bracelets and Rings
Imported by
Spandrel Sales and Marketing Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Retailers
Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007 for 25 cents.
Made in
China

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

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