CPSC2007-05-02
Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Cardinal Distributing to Again Recall Children's Rings
Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Hazard
The rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. These rings were subject to the July 2004 recall of 150 million pieces of children's metal jewelry. The firm placed the recalled rings that it had pulled from stores back into circulation.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw the rings away.
Sold at
Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2004 through March 2007 for about 25 cents
Affected count
About 200
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
India
Products
Children's Rings with Dice or Horseshoes
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Lead-Poisoning-Hazard-Prompts-Cardinal-Distributing-to-Again-Recall-Childrens-RingsDon't want to check this manually?
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