RECALL: Children’s Rings

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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
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=92s 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 cen=
ts.

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.

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