Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to: Lead
Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to recalled?
The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements. Contact: For additional information, contact FloraCraft Corp. toll-free at (866) 775-8781, or visit the firm's Web site at www.floracraft.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
- Solar System Kits and DNA Kits
- Company
- FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich.
- Quantity
- About 930,000
- 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.
- Recall date
- March 18, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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