Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-8 February 2008-CPSC: Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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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: Pendants and Candle Charms

Units: About 460,000

Importer: Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn.

Hazard: The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels of lead.

Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries:...