QuinCrafts Children's Jewelry Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC recall 08294 · announced May 29, 2008 · Quincrafts · 70,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from young children and contact QuinCrafts for a replacement jewelry set.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: AC Moore, CVS, LTD Commodities, Marshall's/TJ Maxx, Michaels Corp. and other toy and independent craft supply stores nationwide 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.