900,000 Children's Necklaces and Charm Bracelets Recalled by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
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
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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.
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- Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing
May 15, 2007 · Cardinal Distributing · Clothing and accessoriesThe silver-colored rings have a round turquoise-colored stone on top. The stone is surrounded by a band of small silver-colored balls.
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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.