Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Buy-Rite Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2007
Release #08-095

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 777-7952
CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Buy-Rite Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Sets

Units: About 43,000

Importer: Buy-Rite Designs Inc., of Freehold, NJ

Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled charm bracelets have silver-colored star and butterfly charms, and clear and pink beads that hang from a silver-colored chain. The tack pins are silver butterflies or stars with clear and pink beads.

Sold at: Big Lots stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. If unable to return it to the stores, contact Buy-Rite for information on how to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Buy-Rite at (888) 777-7952 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.buyriteinc.com

Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

Picture of Recalled Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Set