From the ArcaMax Publishing, Home and Consumer Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/home/s-381009-773542
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: Children's Charm Craft Kits
Units: 18,500 units
Importer: Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla.
Hazard: The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of
lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause
adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403)
and "Shoelace Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits. The
craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to
assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms that can be hooked
on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls. The item number can
be found on the back of the package.
Sold through: Various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through
April 2008 for about $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for
the "Shoelace Charms" kit.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away
from children and contact Action Products International for
instructions on returning it for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Action Products
International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.apii.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08327.html