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Makit & Bakit Children's Jewelry Recalled


May 29, 2008    
QuinCrafts is recalling about 70,000 sets of Makit & Bakit children's jewelry. 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.

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

The children's jewelry was sold in a variety of sets that contained necklace, bracelet and earring or ring combinations.

The items, made in China, were sold at 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.

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

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



The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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