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Archived – Children's Charm Craft Kits
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Hobby/Craft Items, Jewellery
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001720
Affected products
Children's Charm Craft Kits
Product description
This recall involves "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403) and "Shoelace Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits. The item number can be found on the back of the package.
The craft kits contain components (i.e., charms, beads, wire, clasps) to assemble necklaces, jewellery accessories, or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks, or used as zipper pulls.
Hazard identified
The clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Health Canada has not received reports of illness or injury to Canadians related to the use of these recalled Children's Charm Craft Kits.
Number sold
482 units in total were distributed in Canada.
Time period sold
The product was distributed in Canada in 2007 to the following 4 retailers: The Toy Centre, Toy Shop of Toronto, Manitoba Children's Museum and Scholar's Choice.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Action Products International Inc.
Ocala
Florida
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children.
Consumers may contact Action Products International for instructions on returning the product for a free replacement at 1-800-772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the Healthy Canadians Web site: Reduce your exposure to lead.