Cardinal Distributing · Recalled
900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning 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.
- Units
- About 900,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from January 2006 through April 2007 for 25 cents.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- India
- Recalled by
- Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces and charm bracelets away from children and discard them.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 17 2007; last revised JUN 12 2014.
