CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The paint on this jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces and charm bracelets away from children and discard them.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from January 2006 through April 2007 for 25 cents.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
07157
Product Information
Product Name
Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces
Product Type
Costume/Children's Jewelry
Number of Units
About 900,000
Imported By
Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Manufactured In
India