The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07189·Announced 2007-05-15

Cardinal Distributing Recalls Children's Turquoise Rings Due to Lead Hazard

Cardinal Distributing is recalling about 300,000 children's turquoise rings sold in vending machines in the Baltimore area because they contain high levels of lead.

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 high-risk toxic substance (lead) in a product accessible to young children, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc. of Baltimore, Maryland, is recalling approximately 300,000 children's turquoise rings due to a lead poisoning hazard. The silver-colored rings feature a round turquoise-colored stone surrounded by a band of small silver-colored balls. These rings were manufactured in China and sold for 25 cents in vending machines located in malls, discount, department, and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2002 through April 2007.

The recalled rings contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw them away. For additional information, consumers may call Cardinal Distributing at (800) 368-2062 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.vendingdepot.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Turquoise Rings
Manufacturer
Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
300,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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