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Archived - Disney Makit & Bakit Charm Bracelets
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Jewellery
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001724
Affected products
Disney Makit & Bakit Charm Bracelets
Product description
Only products with the following item numbers printed on the back of the packaging are included in the recall:
- Item # 50083 - Disney Makit & Bakit Charm Bracelet (Fairies)
- Item # 50694 - Disney Makit & Bakit Charm Bracelet (Princess)
Each of these kits contains a metal bracelet with a clasp closure.
Hazard identified
The clasps on some of the jewellery contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Health Canada has not received reports of illness or injury to Canadians related to the use of these recalled Children's Jewellery Sets.
Number sold
Approximately 234 units of the Disney Fairies Jewellery set, and 161 units of the Disney Princess Jewellery set were sold to consumers at Michaels' retail stores nationwide.
Time period sold
The recalled product was sold from July 2007 through April 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Retailer
- Michaels Stores, Inc.
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products.
For additional information, consumers may contact the U.S. importer QuinCrafts Inc. for a free replacement product at (800) 366-4660 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at: QuinCrafts Recall Notice or the Michaels' Web site at Michaels' Consumer Notices.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit Healthy Canadians Web site at: Reduce your exposure to lead