Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07189 · May 15, 2007 · Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc.
300,000
units affected
300,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07189
- Date
- May 15, 2007
- Company
- Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 300,000
- Product
- Children's Turquoise Rings
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The silver-colored rings have a round turquoise-colored stone on top. The stone is surrounded by a band of small silver-colored balls.
What can happen
The recalled rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw them away.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's turquoise rings?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw them away.
What is the hazard?
The recalled rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.