Metal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children
Recall 06093 · Feb 23, 2006 · Provo Craft & Novelty Inc.
29,000
units affected
29,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06093
- Date
- Feb 23, 2006
- Company
- Provo Craft & Novelty Inc.
- Units affected
- 29,000
- Product
- Art Accentz™ Changlz™ Metal Charms
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The charms are small silver-colored metal shapes that include flowers, bugs, pumpkins, and picture frames. "Art Accentz," "Changlz," "Provo Craft," and "For ages 3 and over" are printed on the charm's packaging. The charms were sold as decorations for craft projects such as scrapbooks, home décor and jewelry making.
What can happen
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the charms away from children and ensure any charms being used are not accessible to children. Call Provo Craft for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported with the recalled charms.
- Sold at
- Small craft and scrapbook retails outlets from April 2004 through July 2005, and at Pamida Stores from January 2005 through April 2005, for about $3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled art accentz™ changlz™ metal charms?
Consumers should immediately take the charms away from children and ensure any charms being used are not accessible to children. Call Provo Craft for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
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.