CPSC recall 08-095, announced November 21, 2007, covers Buy-Rite Designs Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Sets (about 43,000 units). The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 777-7952, or go to www.buyriteinc.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled charm bracelets have silver-colored star and butterfly charms, and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored chain. The tack pins are silver butterflies or stars with clear and pink beads.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return it to the stores, contact Buy-Rite for information on how to receive a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Buy-Rite Designs
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 08-095
- Units
- About 43,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Big Lots stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for about $1.
- Importer
- Buy-Rite Designs Inc., of Freehold, NJ
Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Sets
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Buy-Rite at (888) 777-7952 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buyriteinc.com
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