Recall for Moms

Product Recall Information for Moms

News from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

March 18, 2009
Release # 09-158
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 775-8781
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:

Manufacturer: FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich.

Hazard: The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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

Manufactured in: United States and China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements.

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




FloraCraft Brand:

Picture of FloraCraft Brand SS2003 and SS2003P Solar System Kit
SS2003 and SS2003P
Picture of FloraCraft Brand DNA2003 and DNA2003P DNA Kit
SS2003 and SS2003P


Picture of FloraCraft Brand SS101 Solar System Kit
SS101



Hygloss Brand:

Picture of Hygloss Brand 59901 Solar System Kit
59901
Picture of Hygloss Brand 59903 DNA Kit
59903


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