| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2004 Release # 04-090 |
Company Phone Number: (800) 967-3048 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
CPSC, Brand Imports, LLC Announce Recall of Children’s Rings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Children's Rings
Units: 1 Million
Manufacturer: Brand Imports LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Hazard: The rings contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The metal rings are silver in color with shapes including hearts and stars, with slashes of colored paint.
Sold at: Vending machines in malls, discount department and grocery stores nationwide from December 2002 through August 2003 for about 25 cents.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should throw the ring away or contact the company for more information.
Consumer Contact: Brand Imports LLC at (800) 967-3048 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
