Recall Radar

900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Recall 07-157 · April 17, 2007 · Cardinal Distributing

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces and charm bracelets away from children and discard them.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
07-157 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 17, 2007
Brand
Cardinal Distributing
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces
Hazard
Lead Poisoning Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
Units
About 900,000
Made in
India
Last updated by CPSC
June 12, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces · About 900,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from January 2006 through April 2007 for 25 cents.; Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md..

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

Recall history and context

Cardinal Distributing appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Children's Charm Bracelets and "Sportswear" Necklaces (About 900,000 units). " The pendants hang from a black cord.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Lead Poisoning Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces and charm bracelets away from children and discard them.

More recalls from Cardinal Distributing

Similar recalls in clothing and accessories

  • Primark Recalls 101 Dalmatians Faux Leather Children’s Coin Purses
    October 15, 2026 · Primark · Clothing and accessories

    This recall involves the Primark 101 Dalmatians Faux Leather Coin Purse, Model No. 2595301. The coin purse is black and has a picture of a dalmatian and "101 Dalmatians"…

  • Little Loves & Co. Recalls Youth Clothing with Drawstrings
    August 27, 2026 · Little Loves · Clothing and accessories

    This recall involves youth daywear sets and boy short sets with waist drawstrings. The daywear sets were sold with a crew neck shirt and joggers. The boy short sets were…

  • Target Recalls Cat & Jack Children's Sandals
    July 16, 2026 · Target · Clothing and accessories

    This recall involves Cat & Jack-branded children's sandals. The sandals are tan and have two raffia straps with gold buckles and plastic pearls. The brand is printed on…

  • Veseacky Pajama Sets Recalled
    June 18, 2026 · Veseacky Pajama Sets · Clothing and accessories

    This recall involves Veseacky pajama sets. The pajama sets consist of a long-sleeve, button-up top with a front pocket and matching pants. They were sold in various…

  • SHEIN Distribution Corporation Recalls Michley Children's Pajamas
    June 18, 2026 · SHEIN Distribution · Clothing and accessories

    This recall involves Michley-branded children's pajamas. The recalled one-piece pajamas were sold in green with a dinosaur patch, pink with a bunny patch, yellow with a…

  • Allura Imports Recalls Youth Sweatshirts with Bobcat Logo and Drawstrings
    May 7, 2026 · Allura Imports · Clothing and accessories

    This recall involves youth sweatshirts with drawstrings. The sweatshirts are gray and have the Bobcat name and logo printed in black on the chest of the sweatshirt. The…

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 12, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.