QuinCrafts Children's Jewelry Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-05-29 · 08294
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
08294
Date
2008-05-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets
Companies
Retailer(s)
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(s)
QuinCrafts, of Dexter, Mich.
Country of manufacture
China
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.