Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-03-18). Hazards: lead, non compliance. Models: SS2003, SS101, 59901, SS2003P, DNA2003, 59903…. About 930,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09158 |
| Published | 2009-03-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Educational Materials |
| Products | Solar System Kits and DNA Kits |
| Firm named in the title | FloraCraft |
| Firms | FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China, United States |
| Units (US) | 930,000 |
| Model numbers | SS2003, SS101, 59901, SS2003P, DNA2003, 59903, DNA2003P |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Wal-Mart, Michaels, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby and other retailers nationwide from January 2003 through February 2009 for between $10 and $30. |
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
Hazard
The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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