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CPSCRecalled Mar 18, 2009 · #09158

Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Hazard

The surface coating on the educational kit's wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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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

Product details

Product
Solar System Kits and DNA Kits
Type
Educational Materials
Manufacturer
FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich.
Model numbers
SS2003, SS101, 59901, SS2003P, DNA2003, 59903, DNA2003P
UPCs
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.
Made in
United States, China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately take the craft kit's wires away from children and contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements.

View the official CPSC notice