Children’s Jewelry Craft Kits Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
USChildren’s Jewelry Craft Kits Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lobster clasps in both craft kits contain high levels of lead. The Abalone Necklace's pendant also contains high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes the children's jewelry craft kits "Abalone Necklace" (item #67117) and "Venetian Carnevale Necklace" (item #67118). Both kits contain components to assemble necklaces including charms, beads, wire and clasps. The kit's name, model number, and "Curiosity Kits" are printed on the product's packaging.
Affected Products
Abalone and Venetian Carnevale Necklace Craft Kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Childrens-Jewelry-Craft-Kits-Recalled-by-Action-Products-International-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure |
| Title | Children’s Jewelry Craft Kits Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/36f33b78794146d4aaf4471d392befc6.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Abalone Necklace Craft Kit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d6d2c132f39e452c9317b30a3e17268d.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Venetian Carnevale Necklace Craft Kit |
| Hazards › Name | The lobster clasps in both craft kits contain high levels of lead. The Abalone Necklace's pendant also contains high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Abalone and Venetian Carnevale Necklace Craft Kits |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,900 in the United States and 36 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 5286 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled children's craft necklaces away from children and contact Action Products International to arrange for the necklace's return and to receive a free replacement. Shipping will be free for consumer returns. |
| Importers › Name | Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Various retailers in the U.S. and Canada from June 2007 through April 2009 for about $6. |
| Recall Date | 2009-05-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes the children's jewelry craft kits "Abalone Necklace" (item #67117) and "Venetian Carnevale Necklace" (item #67118). Both kits contain components to assemble necklaces including charms, beads, wire and clasps. The kit's name, model number, and "Curiosity Kits" are printed on the product's packaging. |
| Recall Number | 09211 |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2009/12639r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.APII.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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