Consumer Advice > Product Recalls > ToysApril 20, 2007

900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co.

900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces

Units: About 900,000

Importer: Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md.

Hazard: The paint on this jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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.

Sold in: Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from January 2006 through April 2007 for 25 cents.

Manufactured in: India

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces and charm bracelets away from children and discard them.

Consumer 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

Source: http://cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07157.html

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