April 17, 2007
Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md. is recalling 900,000 children's necklaces and charm bracelets because the paint on the jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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.
The items were sold in vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from January 2006 through April 2007 for 25 cents.
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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
