Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
USEducational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalling Firm: FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Solar System Kits and DNA Kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Educational-Craft-Kits-Recalled-by-FloraCraft-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/757837e48b954d43b385bed219bcbb34.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled FloraCraft Brand Solar System Kit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d181bb142b194c6ab6bbf1d21f9534b9.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled FloraCraft Brand DNA Kit |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7186a16daef041cc9e18efe013e2966c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled FloraCraft Brand Solar System Kit |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/324b502b60b44356997602ee02191595.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Hygloss Brand Solar System Kit |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7b1c4b44f74d47cab8311593e98a6f90.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Hygloss Brand DNA Kit |
| Hazards › Name | The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Solar System Kits and DNA Kits |
| Products › Type | Educational Materials |
| Products › Category I D | 1922 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 930,000 |
| Recall I D | 5164 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements. |
| Retailers › Name | Wal-Mart, Michaels, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby and other retailers nationwide from January 2003 through February 2009 for between $10 and $30. |
| Recall Date | 2009-03-18T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 09158 |
| Manufacturers › Name | FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact FloraCraft Corp. toll-free at (866) 775-8781, or visit the firm's Web site at www.floracraft.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | China |
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