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Decorative Snaps and Metal Clips Recalled by Provo Craft Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionNov 15, 2006
Recalled Snap-Ease model number 28-1080 snaps
Recalled Snap-Ease model number 28-1080 snaps
Recalled Clip-Ease model number 28-1084 metal clips
Recalled Clip-Ease model number 28-1084 metal clips
Recalled Clip-Ease model number 28-1085 metal clips
Recalled Clip-Ease model number 28-1085 metal clips
Recalled Clip-Ease model number 28-1086 metal clips
Recalled Clip-Ease model number 28-1086 metal clips

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Hazard

The recalled clips and snaps contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact Provo Craft for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recall involves the "Rob and Bob Studio Clip-Ease" metal clips with model numbers 28-1084, 28-1085 and 28-1086 and the "Rob and Bob Studio Snap-Ease" snaps with model number 28-1080. The product name and model number can be found on the packaging.

Sold on

Scrapbook stores and craft retailers nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $6.

Contact the company

For additional information, please contact Provo Craft at (800) 955-9490 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.recall.provocraft.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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