Benjamin International · Recalled
Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 460,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6–$15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Made in
- South Korea
- Recalled by
- Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm.
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
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 FEB 07 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
