http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04090.html



For Immediate Release Firm's Hotline: (800) 967-3048 March 2, 2004 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 Release # 04-090 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, in cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.



Name of product: Children's Rings



Units: 1 million



Importer: 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.



To see a picture of the recalled product please go to CPSC's web site at:: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04090.html







Posted by:

Robina Suwol, Executive Director

California Safe Schools

www.calisafe.org

818-785-5515