Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled March 18, 2009 · CPSC recall 09158 · Educational

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.

Units

About 930,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements.

Contact

For additional information, contact FloraCraft Corp. toll-free at (866) 775-8781, or visit the firm's Web site at www.floracraft.com

Product

Solar System Kits and DNA Kits

Manufacturer(s)

FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich.

Retailers

Wal-Mart, Michaels, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby and other retailers nationwide from January 2003 through February 2009 for between $10 and $30.

Made in

United States · China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →