FloraCraft recalls 930K science kits
By Staff -- Playthings, 3/19/2009 6:45:00 AM
WASHINGTON—FloraCraft Corp., Ludington, Mich., is recalling approximately 930,000 of its Solar System and DNA kits due to concerns about lead.
The surface coating on the educational kits’ wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall involves the “Solar System” and the “DNA” children’s educational craft kits sold under the FloraCraft and Hygloss brand names. The kits contain green coated wires that measure 14½ inches long and Styrofoam shapes. The following model numbers are included in this recall. The model number is located on the kit’s packaging.
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Craft Kits |
Model Number |
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Solar System Kit |
SS2003 |
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DNA Kit |
DNA2003 |
The kits in question were sold at Wal-Mart, Michaels, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby and other retailers nationwide from January 2003 through February 2009 for between $10 and $30. They were made in the United States and China.
Consumers can contact FloraCraft to obtain free replacements. The company can be reached at (866) 775-8781 or www.floracraft.com.
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