QuinCrafts Children's Jewelry Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets
Date of Recall
2008-05-29CPSC Release Number
08-294Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(638) 638-1537Units
About 70,000Importer
QuinCrafts, of Dexter, Mich.Sold By
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.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
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 |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from young children and contact QuinCrafts for a replacement jewelry set.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/recallRecall Comments
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