Lead Recall – Children's Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines
May 16, 2007
May 16, 2007 Christa Huegerich, Public Health Educator
435-3271
Lead Recall – Children's Jewelry Sold in Vending Machines
The Onondaga County Health Department's Lead Poisoning Control Program is alerting parents of a voluntary recall of children's jewelry. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that these products contain high levels of lead.
Product Description: The recalled jewelry includes pendants that hang from silver-colored bracelet and necklace chains, and silver-colored rings with a charm on top. Charm shapes include silver-colored crosses, suns, moons, stars, butterflies, cupids, angels, keys, elephants, hands, cell phones, fish, and shoes. Pictures of all of the recalled items are available at www.cpsc.gov.
Sold: Vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007 for 25 cents.
Imported by: Spandrel Sales and Marketing Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets, necklaces and rings away from children and throw them away. For additional information, 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 the firm's Web site at www.ssmvending.com.
Young children are especially at risk for lead poisoning because they often put non-food items in their mouth. Children with lead poisoning do not look sick. A blood lead test must be done to determine if a child has lead poisoning. If left untreated, lead poisoning can cause behavioral and learning problems. To have your child tested or for more information about lead poisoning prevention call your doctor or the Onondaga County Lead Poisoning Control Program at (315) 435-3271.
