CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The paint can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to certain bacteria can have adverse health effects in immunocompromised individuals, posing a risk of serious illness including a bacterial infection. Consumers with healthy immune systems are not generally affected by the bacteria.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60394r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 4, 2016

Sargent Art Recalls Craft Paints Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria

This recall involves 13 types of Sargent Art tempera and finger paints. All colors and sizes of the following types of Sargent Art paints are included in the recall: Art-Time Tempera Paint Liquid Tempera Paint Art-Time Washable Finger Paint Supreme Tempera Paint Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Finger Paint Value Tempera Paint Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Tempera Paint Washable Finger Paint Art-Time Washable Glitter Finger Paint Washable Glitter Paint Art-Time Washable Paint Washable Tempera Paint Fluorescent Tempera Paint

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paints and contact Sargent Art for a full refund.

Contact Information

Sargent Art at 800-827-8081 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and Monday through Friday, or online at www.sargentart.com and click on "Recall" for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Hobby Lobby, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and ShopSargentArt.com from May 2015 to June 2016 for between $1 and $8.
Injuries
None reported
Manufacturer
Sargent Art, of Hazleton, Pa.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
17003

Product Information

Product Name
Arts and crafts tempera and finger paints
Number of Units
About 2.8 million units of paint in the U.S. (in addition, 20,000 units in Canada)
Manufacturer Name
Sargent Art, of Hazleton, Pa.
Manufactured In
United States

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-827-8081
Website www.sargentart.com
Full Contact Information

Sargent Art at 800-827-8081 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and Monday through Friday, or online at www.sargentart.com and click on "Recall" for more information.