LaRose Industries Recalls Cra-Z-Jewelz Ultimate Gem Jewelry Machine Due to Violation of Lead Standard
Recall 16186 · Jun 2, 2016 · LaRose Industries
175,000
units affected
175,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16186
- Date
- Jun 2, 2016
- Company
- LaRose Industries
- Units affected
- 175,000
- Product
- Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations
- Product type
- Child Arts and Crafts
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves two models of LaRose's Jewelz Gem Creations jewelry making kit and one refill product. The UPC code is printed on the outside of the product box and on the bottom of the "Gem Machine." Product Name Item# - UPC Code Purpose Sold at Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine UPC #884920174504 Jewelry Making Kit Retailers, including Kmart, Toys R Us and Walmart Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Gem Charm and Slider Bracelets UPC #884920174849 Refill Components for the Jewelry Making Kit Retailers, including Toys R Us and Walmart My Look Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine UPC #884920466340 Jewelry Making Kit Target
What can happen
The "Slider Bracelet" in the jewelry making kit contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and contact LaRose for instructions to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Kmart, Toys R Us, Walmart and other retailers sold the Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine from August 2015 through April 2016 for $30. Toys R Us, Walmart and other retailers sold the Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Gem Charm and...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cra-z-jewelz gem creations?
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and contact LaRose for instructions to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The "Slider Bracelet" in the jewelry making kit contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
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.