Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Cardinal Distributing to Again Recall Children's Rings
Children's Rings with Dice or Horseshoes
Date of Recall
2007-05-02CPSC Release Number
07-174Manufactured In
IndiaCompany Phone Number
(800) 368-2062Units
About 200Importer
Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.Sold By
Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2004 through March 2007 for about 25 cents.Problem/Hazard
The rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. These rings were subject to the July 2004 recall of 150 million pieces of children's metal jewelry. The firm placed the recalled rings that it had pulled from stores back into circulation.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
The recalled rings are silver with either dice or horseshoes on top. The numbers on some of the dice are painted in various colors, others are not painted. The horseshoes have either pink and green or purple and yellow painted polka dots.Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw the rings away.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.comRecall Comments
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