CPSC recall 08-294, announced May 29, 2008, covers QuinCrafts Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets (about 70,000 units). The clasps on some of the jewelry contains high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from young children and contact QuinCrafts for a replacement jewelry set. Recall contact: call (800) 366-4660, or go to www.quincrafts.com/recall.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from young children and contact QuinCrafts for a replacement jewelry set.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- QuinCrafts
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 08-294
- Units
- About 70,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- QuinCrafts, of Dexter, Mich.
Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall contact information
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
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