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Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces

CPSC Recall #07-157 — April 16, 2007

Recall #07-157 Date: April 16, 2007 Remedy: Dispose

Product

Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 900,000 Children's Charm Bracelets and “Sportswear” Necklaces. The paint on this 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 Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" NecklacesUnits: About 900,000Importer: Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md.Hazard: The paint on this jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.Sold in: Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from January 2006 through April 2007 for 25 cents.Manufactured in: IndiaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces and charm bracelets away from children and discard them.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc. 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 paint on this jewelry contains 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 necklaces and charm bracelets away from children and discard them.

Units Affected

About 900,000

Sold At

Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from January 2006 through April 2007 for 25 cents.

Importer

Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md.

Manufactured In

India

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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