CPSCGeneral Alert
900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributi...
Published: April 17, 2007Recall ID: 07157Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/900000-Childrens-Necklaces-and-Charm-Bracelets-Recalled-by-Cardinal-Distributing-Co-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard |
| Title | 900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6db34d2943724849a3b9eb98aeee54c2.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Children's Sportswear Necklaces Package |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9924840dc15d4d86aa4e8dff8113f63e.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Children's Sportswear Necklace Pendants |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6bcaaae4c5d44704aa02636842074eb3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Children's Charm Bracelets Package |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f3cc9349628643ca9a0589f46c23be18.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Children's Charm Bracelet Charms |
| Hazards › Name | The paint on this jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 900,000 |
| Recall I D | 3594 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces and charm bracelets away from children and discard them. |
| Importers › Name | Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md. |
| Retailers › Name | Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from January 2006 through April 2007 for 25 cents. |
| Recall Date | 2007-04-17T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 07157 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |