Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-02-07). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead. About 460,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08187 |
| Published | 2008-02-07 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Jewelry |
| Products | Pendants and Candle Charms |
| Firms | Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 460,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Gift shops nationwide from January 2002 through November 2007 for between $6 and $8 for the pendants and between $12 and $15 for the charms with candles. |
Description
The recalled pewter pendants were sold in eight collections of 12 pendants each. The pendant collections included Signs of the Zodiac, Runes, Ritual, Goddess, Chinese Zodiac, and Celtic Harmonies. The pendants were sold separately and on candles of various colors and scents.
Hazard
The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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