CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact FloraCraft Corp. toll-free at (866) 775-8781, or visit the firm's Web site at www.floracraft.com
Recall Details
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.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich.
Recall Number
09158
Product Information
Product Name
Solar System Kits and DNA Kits
Product Type
Educational Materials
Number of Units
About 930,000
Manufacturer Name
FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich.
Manufactured In
China