Decorative Snaps and Metal Clips Recalled by Provo Craft Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07033 · Nov 15, 2006 · Provo Craft
76,000
units affected
76,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07033
- Date
- Nov 15, 2006
- Company
- Provo Craft
- Units affected
- 76,000
- Product
- Decorative Snaps and Metal Clips
- Product type
- Arts & Crafts
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall involves the "Rob and Bob Studio Clip-Ease" metal clips with model numbers 28-1084, 28-1085 and 28-1086 and the "Rob and Bob Studio Snap-Ease" snaps with model number 28-1080. The product name and model number can be found on the packaging.
What can happen
The recalled clips and snaps contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact Provo Craft for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Scrapbook stores and craft retailers nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled decorative snaps and metal clips?
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact Provo Craft for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled clips and snaps contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.