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

U.S. CPSCChemicalMar 18, 2009
Recalled FloraCraft Brand Solar System Kit
Recalled FloraCraft Brand Solar System Kit
Recalled FloraCraft Brand DNA Kit
Recalled FloraCraft Brand DNA Kit
Recalled FloraCraft Brand Solar System Kit
Recalled FloraCraft Brand Solar System Kit
Recalled Hygloss Brand Solar System Kit
Recalled Hygloss Brand Solar System Kit
Recalled Hygloss Brand DNA Kit
Recalled Hygloss Brand DNA Kit

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & injuries

None reported.

Product 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

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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