Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Source: CPSC Recall #08187
Recall Date
2008-02-07
Manufacturer
Benjamin International, of Middlebury, Conn.
Units Affected
About 460,000
Products Involved
Pendants and Candle Charms
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendant/charm.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Gift shops nationwide from January 2002 through November 2007 for between $6 and $8 for the pendants and between $12 and $15 for the charms with candles.
Manufactured In
South Korea
Full Recall Description
The recalled pewter pendants were sold in eight collections of 12 pendants each. The pendant collections included Signs of the Zodiac, Runes, Ritual, Goddess, Chinese Zodiac, and Celtic Harmonies. The pendants were sold separately and on candles of various colors and scents.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28