Lead Prompts Recall of Children's Jewelry

QuinCrafts of Dexter, Mich. is recalling seven Makit & Bakit and Suncatcher children's jewelry making sets (four pictured here) because clasps on some of the jewelry contains high levels of lead that can be toxic if swallowed. Lead exposure can lead to permanent brain damage, with symptoms ranging from lowered IQ to behavioral problems.

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

Look for the following item numbers on the product packaging:

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

Only these sets are included in the recall. QuinCrafts will replace unsafe jewelry sets. For more information, call QuinCrafts at (800) 366-4660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Website.

QuinCrafts of Dexter, Mich. is recalling seven Makit & Bakit and Suncatcher children's jewelry making sets (four pictured here) because clasps on some of the jewelry contains high levels of lead that can be toxic if swallowed. Lead exposure can lead to permanent brain damage, with symptoms ranging from lowered IQ to behavioral problems.

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

Look for the following item numbers on the product packaging:

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

Only these sets are included in the recall. QuinCrafts will replace unsafe jewelry sets. For more information, call QuinCrafts at (800) 366-4660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Website.

QuinCrafts of Dexter, Mich. is recalling seven Makit & Bakit and Suncatcher children's jewelry making sets (four pictured here) because clasps on some of the jewelry contains high levels of lead that can be toxic if swallowed. Lead exposure can lead to permanent brain damage, with symptoms ranging from lowered IQ to behavioral problems.

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

Look for the following item numbers on the product packaging:

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

Only these sets are included in the recall. QuinCrafts will replace unsafe jewelry sets. For more information, call QuinCrafts at (800) 366-4660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Website.