900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-04-17 · 07157
Hazards
The paint on this jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall
Number
07157
Date
2007-04-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces
Companies
Retailer(s)
Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from January 2006 through April 2007 for 25 cents.
Importer(s)
Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Country of manufacture
India
Description
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.