CPSC2009-03-18
Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich.
Hazard
The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements.
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.
Affected count
About 930,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States, China
Products
Solar System Kits and DNA Kits
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Educational-Craft-Kits-Recalled-by-FloraCraft-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-StandardDon't want to check this manually?
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