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

Hazard: The recalled pendants and charms contain high levels o lead.  Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: The recalled pewter pendants were sold in eight collections of 12 pendants each.  The pendant collection 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.

Sold at: Gift shops nationwide from January 2002 through November 2007 for between $6 and $8 fo the pendants and between $12 and $15 for the charms with candles.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these pendants/charms and contact Benjamin International to receive a free replacement pendants/charm.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Benjamin International toll-free at (888) 249-7639 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's web site.