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Metal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children

  • Recalled Art Accentz™ Changlz™ Metal Charms
  • Recalled "Changlz" Metal Charms
Name of Product:
Art Accentz™ Changlz™ Metal Charms
Hazard:

The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
February 23, 2006
Units:

About 29,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Provo Craft at (800) 955-9490 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.recall.provocraft.com.

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Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah is recalling about 29,000 Art Accentz™ Changlz™ Metal Charms. The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.

Name of Product: Art Accentz™ Changlz™ Metal Charms

Units: About 29,000

Importer: Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah

Hazard: The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported with the recalled charms.

Description: 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.

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.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: 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.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Provo Craft at (800) 955-9490 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.recall.provocraft.com.

Remedy:

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/Injuries:

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.
Importer(s):

Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
06-093

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