Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 09158 · announced March 18, 2009 · Floracraft · 930,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the "Solar System" and the "DNA" children's educational craft kits sold under the FloraCraft and HYGLOSS brand names. The kits contain green coated wires that measure 14 ½ inches long and Styrofoam shapes. The following model numbers are included in this recall. The model number is located on the kit's packaging. Craft Kits Model Number Solar System Kit SS2003 SS101 59901 SS2003P DNA Kit DNA2003 59903 DNA2003P
The hazard
The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Michaels, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby and other retailers nationwide from January 2003 through February 2009 for between $10 and $30.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact FloraCraft Corp. toll-free at (866) 775-8781, or visit the firm's Web site at www.floracraft.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.