The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08095·Announced 2007-11-21

Buy-Rite Recalls Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pins Due to Lead

Buy-Rite Designs is recalling Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Sets because they contain high levels of lead. Consumers should remove the items from children and return them for a refund.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Buy-Rite Designs Inc. is recalling Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Sets due to the presence of high levels of lead. The recalled charm bracelets feature silver-colored star and butterfly charms with clear and pink beads on a silver-colored chain, while the tack pins are silver butterflies or stars with similar beads. Approximately 43,000 units were sold at Big Lots stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for about $1 each.

Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The products were manufactured in China.

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 the items to the store, consumers should contact Buy-Rite at (888) 777-7952 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.buyriteinc.com for information on how to receive a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Sparkle City Charm Bracelets and Tack Pin Sets
Manufacturer
Buy-Rite Designs Inc., of Freehold, NJ
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
43,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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