CPSCMay 2, 2007

Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Cardinal Distributing to recall: Lead

Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Cardinal Distributing to Again Recall Children's Rings

Why was Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Cardinal Distributing to recalled?

The rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. These rings were subject to the July 2004 recall of 150 million pieces of children's metal jewelry. The firm placed the recalled rings that it had pulled from stores back into circulation.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

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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 Rings with Dice or Horseshoes
Company
Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Quantity
About 200
Sold at
Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2004 through March 2007 for about 25 cents
Recall date
May 2, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled rings are silver with either dice or horseshoes on top. The numbers on some of the dice are painted in various colors, others are not painted. The horseshoes have either pink and green or purple and yellow painted polka dots.

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