CPSC recall 07-157, announced April 17, 2007, covers Cardinal Distributing Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces (about 900,000 units). The paint on this jewelry contains high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces and charm bracelets away from children and discard them. Recall contact: call (800) 368-2062, or go to www.vendingdepot.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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 and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces and charm bracelets away from children and discard them.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 07-157
- Units
- About 900,000
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from January 2006 through April 2007 for 25 cents.
- Importer
- Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall 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
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