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Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recalled September 3, 2008 · CPSC recall 08390 · Pendants and Candle
Hazard
The recalled metal pendants and charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm.
Units
About 57,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recalled pewter pendants were sold in a collection of 12 pendants. The pendants were sold separately and on candles of various colors and scents.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm.
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.com
Product
Fairy Dust Pendants and Candle Charms
Imported by
Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn.
Retailers
Gift shops nationwide from February 2004 through February 2008 for between $6 and $8 for the pendants and between $12 and $15 for the charms with candles.
Made in
Hong Kong
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →