CPSC recall 07-189, announced May 15, 2007, covers Cardinal Distributing Children's Turquoise Rings (about 300,000 units). The recalled rings contain high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw them away. Recall contact: call (800) 368-2062, or go to www.vendingdepot.com.
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Which products are included?
The silver-colored rings have a round turquoise-colored stone on top. The stone is surrounded by a band of small silver-colored balls.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled rings contain 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 rings away from children and throw them away.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 07-189
- Units
- About 300,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2002 through April 2007 for 25 cents.
- Importer
- Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Children's Turquoise Rings
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, call Cardinal Distributing 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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