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CPSC recall · Reported March 14, 2002

CPSC, Rose Art Announce Recall of Children's Soap Making Kit

The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the plastic container, posing a burn hazard to children.

Recall #
02121
Affected scope
About 124,000
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Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.j. recalled The soap making kit is sold in a cardboard box with model number 4054 or a plastic case w… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Rose Art Announce Recall of Children's Soap Making Kit was recalled by Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.j. in March 14, 2002. Reason: The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the plastic container, posing a burn…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these kits immediately and contact Rose Art for information o…. Verify recall #02121 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.j. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the plastic container, posing a burn….

Moderate
severity level
March 14, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02121 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #02121) was formally reported on March 14, 2002. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.j. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 124,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the plastic container, posing a burn hazard to children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using these kits immediately and contact Rose Art for information on how to receive a full refund and an additional Rose Art product item at no charge. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 124,000

Related Recalls

6

1 from same agency

Product description

The soap making kit is sold in a cardboard box with model number 4054 or a plastic case with model number 4121 on the packaging. The model number is located on the upper right hand corner on the front of the packaging. Each kit includes bars of soap, molds, and a plastic cup to melt soap chunks.

Reason for recall

The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the plastic container, posing a burn hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these kits immediately and contact Rose Art for information on how to receive a full refund and an additional Rose Art product item at no charge.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 02121
Date reported March 14, 2002
Date initiated March 14, 2002
Recalling firm Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.j.
Affected scope About 124,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these kits immediately and contact Rose Art for information on how to receive a full refund and an ad…

  • Check the recall number (02121) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The soap making kit is sold in a cardboard box with model number 4054 or a plastic case with model number 4121 on the packaging. The model number is located on the upper right hand corner on the front of the packaging. Each kit includes bars of soap, molds, and a plastic cup to melt soap chunks.. Recalled by Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.j.. Units affected: About 124,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the plastic container, posing a burn hazard to children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using these kits immediately and contact Rose Art for information on how to receive a full refund and an additional Rose Art product item at no charge.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 14, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02121.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (02121) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported March 14, 2002. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.