CPSCMay 15, 2007

Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due: Lead

Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Why was Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due recalled?

The recalled rings contain 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 rings away from children and throw them away. Contact: For additional information, call Cardinal Distributing 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 Turquoise Rings
Company
Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Quantity
About 300,000
Sold at
Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2002 through April 2007 for 25 cents.
Recall date
May 15, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The silver-colored rings have a round turquoise-colored stone on top. The stone is surrounded by a band of small silver-colored balls.

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