CPSC2008-09-03
Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn.
Hazard
The recalled metal pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm.
Sold at
Gift shops nationwide from February 2004 through February 2008 for between $6 and $8 for the pendants and between $12 and $15 for the charms with candles.
Affected count
About 57,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Hong Kong
Products
Fairy Dust Pendants and Candle Charms
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Benjamin International toll-free at (888) 249-7639 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.benjamininternational.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Pendants-and-Candle-Charms-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure1Don't want to check this manually?
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