Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-02-07 · 08187
Hazards
The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall
Number
08187
Date
2008-02-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Pendants and Candle Charms
Companies
Retailer(s)
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(s)
Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn.
Country of manufacture
South Korea
Description
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.