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Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Cardinal Distributing to Again Recall Children's Rings

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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3608.

The recalled rings are silver with either dice or horseshoes on top. The numbers on some of the dice are painted in various colors, others are not painted. The horseshoes have either pink and green or purple and yellow painted polka dots.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3608.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw the rings away.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Vending Machines Located In Malls, Discount, Department And Grocery Stores In The Baltimore, Maryland Area From August 2004 Through March 2007 For About 25 Cents or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3608.

For additional information, contact Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc. at (800) 368-2062 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.vendingdepot.com

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Vending Machines Located In Malls, Discount, Department And Grocery Stores In The Baltimore, Maryland Area From August 2004 Through March 2007 For About 25 Cents Recall FAQ

Vending Machines Located In Malls, Discount, Department And Grocery Stores In The Baltimore, Maryland Area From August 2004 Through March 2007 For About 25 Cents is the subject of a children's products recall: Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Cardinal Distributing to Again Recall Children's Rings. The notice was published on May 2, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 200 units are potentially affected.