Painted Wooden Beads Intended for Children's Crafts Recalled By S&S Worldwide Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-03-23). Hazards: lead, non compliance. Models: BE1190. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10725 |
| Published | 2010-03-23 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Beads |
| Products | Flower and Insect Painted Wooden Beads |
| Firms | S&S Worldwide Inc., of Colchester, Conn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Model numbers | BE1190 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | S&S Worldwide's catalog and on the firm's Web site at www.ssww.com from March 2008 through February 2010 for about $20 per 1/2 lb. bag. |
Description
The children's painted wooden beads are in the shapes of insects and flowers. They were sold in assorted colors and designs and measure about one inch in size. They were sold in 1/2 lb. bags. Model number BE1190, "S&S Worldwide Inc" and "Made in China" is located on the bag of beads.
Hazard
The paint on the children's wooden beads contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled beads away from children and contact S&S Worldwide for a full refund or replacement product. S&S Worldwide is directly contacting consumers who purchased the beads to alert them to this recall.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Machine access
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