Cardinal Distributing Co · Recalled
Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The recalled rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 300,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The silver-colored rings have a round turquoise-colored stone on top. The stone is surrounded by a band of small silver-colored balls.
The file
- Sold at
- Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2002 through April 2007 for 25 cents.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw them away.
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
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 MAY 15 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.