CPSC2025-03-27
LaRose Industries Recalls Cra-Z-Art Gemex/Gel2Gem Jewelry Kits Due to Risk of Skin, Eye and Respiratory Irritation and Sensitization; Violation of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act
LaRose Industries LLC, dba Cra-Z-Art, of Randolph, New Jersey
Hazard
The recalled jewelry-making kits contain a resin that, when liquid, can cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation or sensitization when inhaled, touched or ingested. The resin contains an acrylate (hydroxyethylmethacrylate "HEMA") in amounts prohibited in children's products by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Already created jewelry should be inspected to confirm it is fully cured. If there is liquid or any liquid residue present, the jewelry should not be worn and should be stored away from children. Once cured, the resin no longer presents the hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the jewelry making kits immediately and contact LaRose Industries for a full refund. LaRose is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Target, Marshall's, T.J. Maxx, and Joann stores, and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and Joann.com from January 2023 through September 2024 for between $13 and $36, depending on the kit.
Affected count
About 224,100
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Cra-Z-Art Gemex/Gel2Gem Jewelry Kits
Consumer contact
LaRose toll-free at 877-770-7029 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at gemgel@realtimeresults.net, or online at www.recallrtr.com/gemgel or https://cra-z-art.com/ and click "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/LaRose-Industries-Recalls-Cra-Z-Art-Gemex-Gel2Gem-Jewelry-Kits-Due-to-Risk-of-Skin-Eye-and-Respiratory-Irritation-and-Sensitization-Violation-of-the-Federal-Hazardous-Substances-ActDon't want to check this manually?
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