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Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead ExposureDate: 9/8/2008
Reason: 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.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Fairy Dust Pendants and Candle Charms Units: About 57,000 Importer: Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn. 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. 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. Sold at: 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. Manufactured in: Hong Kong Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm. Consumer 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 Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/6/2008 Reason: While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: An internal short circuit can cause the lithium-ion polymer batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard. Distribution: Nationwide |
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