900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-04-17). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead. About 900,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07157 |
| Published | 2007-04-17 |
| Last updated | 2014-06-12 |
| Product category | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products | Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces |
| Firm named in the title | Cardinal Distributing Co. |
| Firms | Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | India |
| Units (US) | 900,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from January 2006 through April 2007 for 25 cents. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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