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Children's Turquoise Rings

CPSC Recall #07-189 — May 14, 2007

Recall #07-189 Date: May 14, 2007 Remedy: Dispose

Product

Children's Turquoise Rings

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 300,000 Children's Turquoise Rings. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Name of product: Children's Turquoise RingsUnits: About 300,000Importer: Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.Hazard: The recalled rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The silver-colored rings have a round turquoise-colored stone on top. The stone is surrounded by a band of small silver-colored balls.Sold in: Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2002 through April 2007 for 25 cents.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw them away.Consumer Contact: 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.

Hazard

The recalled rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw them away.

Units Affected

About 300,000

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.

Importer

Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Dispose. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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