CPSCGeneral Alert
Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Published: September 3, 2008Recall ID: 08390Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Fairy Dust Pendants and Candle Charms
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Pendants-and-Candle-Charms-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure1 |
| Title | Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0aa3630119ca4682b073392175dfd4da.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Fairy Dust Candle Charms |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b0ed1fe4062c48ec995168d025243a6a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Fairy Dust Pendant |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Fairy Dust Pendants and Candle Charms |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 57,000 |
| Recall I D | 4425 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm. |
| Importers › Name | Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2008-09-03T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08390 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Hong Kong |