FloraCraft · Recalled
Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 930,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10–$30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Educational Materials
- Made in
- China, United States
- Recalled by
- FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements.
For additional information, contact FloraCraft Corp. toll-free at (866) 775-8781, or visit the firm's Web site at www.floracraft.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 MAR 18 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
