Dixon Ticonderoga Recalls Creativity Street Children's Assorted Craft Buttons Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
CPSC recall 24019 · announced November 2, 2023 · Dixon Ticonderoga · 890 units affected
The product
This recall involves Creativity Street Assorted Craft Buttons. The buttons were sold in a one-pound clear plastic bag. There is a cardboard label on the bag that is yellow, orange and blue with the words "Creativity Street" and "Assorted Craft Buttons". "PAC6121", "MADE IN CHINA" and lot code "02129171221" are printed on the back.
The hazard
The recalled children's craft buttons contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled buttons immediately and contact Dixon Ticonderoga to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled buttons. When the buttons are received, consumers will receive a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Blick Art Materials and Staples stores nationwide and online at www.dickblick.com, www.staples.com, www.quill.com, www.schoolspecialty.com, www.sprichards.com and www.aquaphoenixsci.com from May 2022 through July 2023 for about $13.
Consumer contact: Dixon Ticonderoga Customer Service at 800-333-2545 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email compliance@dixonusa.com or online at https://dixonticonderogacompany.com/dcreativity-street-craft-button-assortments-copy/ or https://dixonticonderogacompany.com/ and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.