CPSC2007-05-15
Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw them away.
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.
Affected count
About 300,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Children's Turquoise Rings
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Childrens-Rings-Recalled-By-Cardinal-Distributing-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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