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ARTiculations recalls Rublev Colours Paints and Varnish
- Starting date:
- December 16, 2013
- Posting date:
- December 16, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Chemicals
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Labelling and Packaging
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-37183
Affected products
Various Rublev Colours Paints and Varnish
Product description
This recall involves various Rublev Colours Paints and the Rublev Colours Italian Varnish. The Rublev Colours Paints were sold in 50 mL and 130 mL tubes, and the Rublev Colours Italian Varnish was sold in a 42 mL tube.
| Name | Colour |
|---|---|
| Rublev Artists' Oil paint | Lead White 1 |
| Rublev Artists' Oil paint | Lead White 2 |
| Rublev Artists' Oil paint | Venetian Medium |
| Rublev Artists' Oil paint | Flemish White |
| Rublev Artists' Oil paint | Crystal White |
| Rublev Artists' Oil paint | Lead Tin Yellow |
| Rublev Artists' Oil paint | Naples Yellow (Lead Antimonate) |
| Rublev Artists' Oil paint | Naples Yellow Paris |
| Rublev Artists' Oil paint | Chrome Yellow Light |
| Rublev Artists' Oil paint | Chrome Yellow Medium |
| Rublev Artists' Oil paint | Minium (Red Light) |
| Rublev Colours Italian Varnish | N/A |
Hazard identified
Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the recalled paints contain lead and do not have the required warning statements for lead on their labels. Paints used by adults in arts, crafts, or hobbies that contain lead over a specified level are required by Canadian law to have bilingual warning statements on their labels.
The lack of appropriate English and French warnings on the label could result in the products being used improperly, and thereby unintentionally exposing the user to lead. Lead is a toxic heavy metal and can cause adverse health effects if ingested.
Neither Health Canada nor ARTiculations has received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of the recalled paints.
Number sold
Approximately 94 units of the recalled paints were sold at the ARTiculations retail store in Toronto, Ontario.
Time period sold
The recalled paints were sold from November 2012 to November 2013.
Place of origin
Manufactured in United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Natural Pigments LLC
Willits
California
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
-
ARTculations
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled products and contact the ARTiculations retail store at 1-416-901-7464 or email to obtain a corrective label.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.