CPSC recall 08-187, announced February 7, 2008, covers Benjamin International Pendants and Candle Charms (about 460,000 units). The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm. Recall contact: call (888) 249-7639, or go to www.benjamininternational.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled pewter pendants were sold in eight collections of 12 pendants each. The pendant collections included Signs of the Zodiac, Runes, Ritual, Goddess, Chinese Zodiac, and Celtic Harmonies. The pendants were sold separately and on candles of various colors and scents.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled pendants and charms 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 stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 08-187
- Units
- About 460,000
- Manufactured in
- South Korea
- Sold at / sales period
- Gift shops nationwide from January 2002 through November 2007 for between $6 and $8 for the pendants and between $12 and $15 for the charms with candles.
- Importer
- Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn.
Pendants and Candle Charms
CPSC product type: Jewelry
Recall contact information
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
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