Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint
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Office of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 18, 2009
Release # 09-158 Firm抯 Recall Hotline: (866) 775-8781
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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. 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抯 wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the 揝olar System?and the 揇NA?children抯 educational craft kits sold under the FloraCraft and HYGLOSS brand names. The kits contain green coated wires that measure 14 ?inches long and Styrofoam shapes. The following model numbers are included in this recall. The model number is located on the kit抯 packaging.
Craft KitsModel NumberSolar System KitSS2003
SS101
59901
SS2003PDNA KitDNA2003
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抯 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抯 Web site at www.floracraft.com
FloraCraft Brand:
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