The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07188·Announced 2007-05-15

Spandrel Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Lead Levels

Spandrel Sales and Marketing is recalling about 200,000 children's necklaces, bracelets, and rings because they contain high levels of lead, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.

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 a risk-of-harm product (lead poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Spandrel Sales and Marketing Inc. of Tempe, Ariz., is recalling about 200,000 children's necklaces, bracelets, and rings. The recalled jewelry includes pendants hanging from silver-colored chains and silver-colored rings with charms on top. Charm shapes include crosses, suns, moons, stars, butterflies, cupids, angels, keys, elephants, hands, cell phones, fish, and shoes. The products were manufactured in China.

The recall was issued because the jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The jewelry was sold for 25 cents in vending machines located in malls, discount, department, and grocery stores nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007. Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings and necklaces away from children and throw them away. For additional information, consumers can contact Spandrel Sales and Marketing toll-free at (877) 213-0500 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit www.ssmvending.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Necklaces, Bracelets and Rings
Manufacturer
Spandrel Sales and Marketing Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
200,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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