Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Released: Thursday, February 07, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 460,000 Pendants and Candle Charms. The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall Details
Product
Pendants and Candle Charms
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.
Hazards
The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm.
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