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