The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04090·Announced 2004-03-02

Brand Imports Recalls Children's Rings Due to High Lead Levels

Brand Imports LLC is recalling approximately 1 million children's rings sold nationwide because they contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves high levels of lead in children's jewelry, a significant health hazard, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Brand Imports LLC, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is recalling approximately 1 million children's rings. The metal rings are silver in color with shapes including hearts and stars, featuring slashes of colored paint. The rings contain high levels of lead, which poses a risk of lead poisoning to young children.

The affected rings were sold in vending machines located in malls, discount department stores, and grocery stores nationwide from December 2002 through August 2003 for about 25 cents. The products were manufactured in India. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should throw the rings away or contact Brand Imports LLC for more information. The company can be reached at (800) 967-3048 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or via their website at www.brandimports.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Rings
Manufacturer
Brand Imports LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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