CPSC Recall in 2007: Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Cardinal Distributing to Again Recall Children's Rings

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-174

Date: May 01, 2007

Product Name: Children's Rings with Dice or Horseshoes

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 200 Children's Rings with Dice or Horseshoes. The rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. These rings were subject to the July 2004 recall of 150 million pieces of children's metal jewelry. The firm placed the recalled rings that it had pulled from stores back into circulation.Name of product: Children's Rings with Dice or HorseshoesUnits: About 200Importer: Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.Hazard: The rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. These rings were subject to the July 2004 recall of 150 million pieces of children's metal jewelry. The firm placed the recalled rings that it had pulled from stores back into circulation.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: 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.Sold in: 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.Manufactured in: IndiaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw the rings away.Consumer Contact: 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.

Hazard Description:

The rings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. These rings were subject to the July 2004 recall of 150 million pieces of children's metal jewelry. The firm placed the recalled rings that it had pulled from stores back into circulation.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose

Units: About 200

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

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.

Manufactured In:

India