FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17, 2007
Release #07-157 Firm�s Recall Hotline: (800) 368-2062
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
900,000 Children�s Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Children�s Charm Bracelets and �Sportswear� Necklaces
Units: About 900,000
Importer: 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: India
Remedy: 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
