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

See this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled products, here.

News from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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

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.

Name of product: Solar System Kits and DNA Kits

Units: About 930,000

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 and Model Numbers:
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

Originally Posted on: 3/20/2009
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