Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-03-18 · 09158
Hazards
The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Recall
Number
09158
Date
2009-03-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Solar System Kits and DNA Kits
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich.
Retailer(s)
Wal-Mart, Michaels, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby and other retailers nationwide from January 2003 through February 2009 for between $10 and $30.
Country of manufacture
United States; China
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