Pendants and Candle Charms recall: Lead Exposure
Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Why was Pendants and Candle Charms recalled?
The recalled metal pendants and charms 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 stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm. Contact: For additional information, contact Benjamin International toll-free at (888) 249-7639 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.benjamininternational.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
- Fairy Dust Pendants and Candle Charms
- Company
- Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn.
- Quantity
- About 57,000
- Sold at
- Gift shops nationwide from February 2004 through February 2008 for between $6 and $8 for the pendants and between $12 and $15 for the charms with candles.
- Recall date
- September 3, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled pewter pendants were sold in a collection of 12 pendants. The pendants were sold separately and on candles of various colors and scents.