LaRose Industries Recalls Cra-Z-Jewelz Ultimate Gem Jewelry Machine Due to Violation of Lead Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-06-02). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance. About 175,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16186 |
| Published | 2016-06-02 |
| Last updated | 2016-06-02 |
| Product category | Child Arts and Crafts |
| Products | Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations |
| Firm named in the title | LaRose Industries |
| Firms | LaRose Industries, of Randolph, N.J. (importer); Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 175,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00884920174504, 00884920174849, 00884920466340 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Kmart, Toys R Us, Walmart and other retailers sold the Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine from August 2015 through April 2016 for $30. Toys R Us, Walmart and other retailers sold the Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Gem Charm and Slider Bracelets from August 2015 through April 2016 for $10. Target stores sold the My Look Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine from August 2015 through April 2016 for $30. |
Description
This recall involves two models of LaRose's Jewelz Gem Creations jewelry making kit and one refill product. The UPC code is printed on the outside of the product box and on the bottom of the "Gem Machine." Product Name Item# - UPC Code Purpose Sold at Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine UPC #884920174504 Jewelry Making Kit Retailers, including Kmart, Toys R Us and Walmart Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Gem Charm and Slider Bracelets UPC #884920174849 Refill Components for the Jewelry Making Kit Retailers, including Toys R Us and Walmart My Look Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine UPC #884920466340 Jewelry Making Kit Target
Hazard
The "Slider Bracelet" in the jewelry making kit contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and contact LaRose for instructions to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Machine access
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