Recalls / 2008-05-29

QuinCrafts Children's Jewelry Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

08294 · Recalled 2008-05-29 · CPSC page

Description

The recall includes QuinCrafts products containing children's jewelry. Only items with the following item numbers printed on the back of the packaging are included in the recall: Item Item Number Makit & Bakit 5-Piece Jewelry Set 55256 Makit & Bakit Charm Bracelet Sets 41671 Makit & Bakit Bracelet & Necklace Set 55106 Makit & Bakit Charm Bracelet Set 55100 Makit & Bakit Garden Delux Suncatcher Set 43131 Disney Makit & Bakit Fairies Charm Bracelet 50083 Disney Makit & Bakit Princess Charm Bracelet 50694 The children's jewelry was sold in a variety of sets that contained necklace, bracelet and earring or ring combinations.

Hazards

The clasps on some of the jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from young children and contact QuinCrafts for a replacement jewelry set.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets		About 70,000

Parties

Importer: QuinCrafts, of Dexter, Mich.
Made in: China
Sold at: AC Moore, CVS, LTD Commodities, Marshall's/TJ Maxx, Michaels Corp., other toy, independent craft supply from August 2007 through March 2008 for about $2.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact QuinCrafts at (800) 366-4660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.quincrafts.com/recall

More images

Recalled Princess Collection Jewelry Set

Source: CPSC recall 08294. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.