Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Pendants and Candle Charms
Date of Recall
2008-02-07CPSC Release Number
08-187Manufactured In
KoreaCompany Phone Number
(888) 249-7639Units
About 460,000Importer
Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn.Sold By
Gift shops nationwide from January 2002 through November 2007 for between $6 and $8 for the pendants and between $12 and $15 for the charms with candles.Problem/Hazard
The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
The recalled pewter pendants were sold in eight collections of 12 pendants each. The pendant collections included Signs of the Zodiac, Runes, Ritual, Goddess, Chinese Zodiac, and Celtic Harmonies. The pendants were sold separately and on candles of various colors and scents.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Benjamin International toll-free at (888) 249-7639 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm’s Web site at www.benjamininternational.comRecall Comments
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