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Children's Rings Recalled By Cardinal Distributing Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionMay 15, 2007
Recalled Children's Ring
Recalled Children's Ring

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Hazard

The recalled rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw them away.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The silver-colored rings have a round turquoise-colored stone on top. The stone is surrounded by a band of small silver-colored balls.

Sold on

Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2002 through April 2007 for 25 cents.

Contact the company

For additional information, call Cardinal Distributing 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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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