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

Recalled May 29, 2008 · CPSC recall 08294 · QuinCrafts

Recalled Princess Collection Jewelry Set

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.

Remedy

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

Units

About 70,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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

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

Product

Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets

Imported by

QuinCrafts, of Dexter, Mich.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →