Metal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to: Lead
Metal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children
Why was Metal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to recalled?
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the charms away from children and ensure any charms being used are not accessible to children. Call Provo Craft for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Provo Craft at (800) 955-9490 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.recall.provocraft.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Art Accentz™ Changlz™ Metal Charms
- Company
- Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah
- Quantity
- About 29,000
- Sold at
- Small craft and scrapbook retails outlets from April 2004 through July 2005, and at Pamida Stores from January 2005 through April 2005, for about $3.
- Recall date
- February 23, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries have been reported with the recalled charms.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The charms are small silver-colored metal shapes that include flowers, bugs, pumpkins, and picture frames. "Art Accentz," "Changlz," "Provo Craft," and "For ages 3 and over" are printed on the charm's packaging. The charms were sold as decorations for craft projects such as scrapbooks, home décor and jewelry making.