CPSCGeneral Alert
Metal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children
Published: February 23, 2006Recall ID: 06093Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The charms are small silver-colored metal shapes that include flowers, bugs, pumpkins, and picture frames. "Art Accentz," "Changlz," "Provo Craft," and "For ages 3 and over" are printed on the charm's packaging. The charms were sold as decorations for craft projects such as scrapbooks, home décor and jewelry making.
Affected Products
Art Accentz™ Changlz™ Metal Charms
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Metal-Charms-Recalled-for-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard-to-Children |
| Title | Metal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e1d5f9b7b1004eee9e38c2a28d4cbafd.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Metal Charms |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/278ed4ee925d4618a5e110ec20aa5a4e.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Metal Charms |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/de4ed4be0bd343e5bed82a956dca96e9.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Metal Charms |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported with the recalled charms. |
| Products › Name | Art Accentz™ Changlz™ Metal Charms |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 29,000 |
| Recall I D | 3210 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the charms away from children and ensure any charms being used are not accessible to children. Call Provo Craft for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | Small craft and scrapbook retails outlets from April 2004 through July 2005, and at Pamida Stores from January 2005 through April 2005, for about $3. |
| Recall Date | 2006-02-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | The charms are small silver-colored metal shapes that include flowers, bugs, pumpkins, and picture frames. "Art Accentz," "Changlz," "Provo Craft," and "For ages 3 and over" are printed on the charm's packaging. The charms were sold as decorations for craft projects such as scrapbooks, home décor and jewelry making. |
| Recall Number | 06093 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-05-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |