900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets recall: Lead
900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Why was 900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets recalled?
The paint on this jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces
- Company
- Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md.
- Quantity
- About 900,000
- Sold at
- Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from January 2006 through April 2007 for 25 cents.
- Recall date
- April 17, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.