CPSCMarch 18, 2009

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

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