Sunday, October 12, 2008

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

Released: Thursday, May 29, 2008 by CPSC

May

29

2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), QuinCrafts, of Dexter, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 70,000 Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets. 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.

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Recall Details

Product

Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets

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:
ItemItem Number
Makit & Bakit 5-Piece Jewelry Set55256
Makit & Bakit Charm Bracelet Sets41671
Makit & Bakit Bracelet & Necklace Set55106
Makit & Bakit Charm Bracelet Set55100
Makit & Bakit Garden Delux Suncatcher Set43131
Disney Makit & Bakit Fairies Charm Bracelet50083
Disney Makit & Bakit Princess Charm Bracelet50694

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.

Incidents

None reported.

Remedy

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


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