Provo Craft & Novelty · Recalled
Metal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
- Units
- About 29,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $3
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah
Incident log
No incidents or injuries have been reported with the recalled charms.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 23 2006; last revised MAY 13 2024.
