CPSC recall · Reported March 18, 2009
Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich. recalled This recall involves the "Solar System" and the "DNA" children's educational craft kits s….
Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled by FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich. in March 18, 2009. Reason: The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federa…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact Fl…. Verify recall #09158 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federa….
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- agency class
- March 18, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09158 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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
Reason for recall
The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09158 |
| Date reported | March 18, 2009 |
| Date initiated | March 18, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 930,000 |
| 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 immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements.
- Check the recall number (09158) 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
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