Crystal Innovations jewelry
CPSC Recall #08-091 — November 20, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 08-091 |
| Recall Date | November 20, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 200,000 |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Michaels Stores nationwide from April 2006 to September 2007 for about $5. |
Product
Crystal Innovations jewelry
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pure Allure, of Oceanside, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 200,000 Crystal Innovations jewelry. The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Name of Product: Crystal Innovations jewelryUnits: About 200,000Distributor: Pure Allure, of Oceanside, Calif.Hazard: The recalled metal 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 products are metal jewelry components. The SKU numbers can be located on the products' packaging above the barcode. The following Crystal Innovations products are included in the recall:Crystal Innovations ProductsButterfly Charm SKU# 10369903Flip Flop Charm SKU# 10369909Heart Crystal Closure SKU# 10391027Heart Princess Closure SKU# 10391029Seabreeze Clasps SKU# 10391040Flower HK Crystal/AB Closure SKU# 10391046Flower HK Princess Closure SKU# 10391048Flower Rope Seabreeze Toggle SKU# 10391050Toggles w/Heart Crystal AB SKU# 10391052Toggles w/heart Princess SKU#10391054Princess Earring Set SKU# 10391076Slider Metal Rectangle Abalone SKU#10369900Charm Open Flower SKU# 10370038Earring Set Drop Crystal/AB SKU# 10391065Earring Set Drop Seabreeze SKU# 10391067Flower Charm SKU# 10369907Purse-Sunglasses Charm SKU# 10369910Heart Seabreeze Closure SKU#10391028Crystal/AB Clasps SKU# 10391039Princess Clasps SKU# 10391041Flower HK Seabreeze Closure SKU# 10391047Flower Rope Crystal/AB Toggle SKU# 10391049Flower Rope Princess Toggle SKU# 10391051Toggles w/heart Seabreeze SKU# 10391053Crystal/AB Earring Set SKU# 10391074Seabreeze Earring Set SKU# 10391075Toggle Bracelet SKU# 10370037Charm Open Cross SKU# 10370039Earring Set Drop Princess SKU# 10391066No other Crystal Innovations products or SKU numbers are included in this recall.Sold at: Michaels Stores nationwide from April 2006 to September 2007 for about $5.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take these jewelry pieces away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pure Allure at (800) 536-6312 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm's website at www.pureallure.com/recall or e-mail the firm at [email protected]: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the New York State Attorney General's Office.
Hazard
The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take these jewelry pieces away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.