CPSC recall 11-239, announced June 7, 2011, covers EKSuccess Brands American Girl Crafts™ Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kit (about 75,000 units). The surface coating on some of the beads contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled kits and any finished bracelets made from the kits away from children and contact the company for a full refund. Recall contact: call (855) 535-2099, or go to www.eksuccessbrands.com.
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UPC or product codes
643077585331Which products are included?
This recall involves the Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kit distributed under the American Girl Crafts name with a SKU number of 30-585331. The SKU number is located on the back of the package in the lower right corner. The kit contains 56 pieces. The beads in the jewelry kit are pink, blue, orange and white. Some pink beads have darker pink butterflies imprinted on them. The ribbons in the kit are orange, red, blue and purple.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The surface coating on some of the beads contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled kits and any finished bracelets made from the kits away from children and contact the company for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- EKSuccess Brands
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 11-239
- Units
- About 75,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Michaels Stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2009 through June 2011 for about $8.
- Distributor
- EKSuccess Brands, a division of Wilton Brands Inc., of Woodridge, Ill.
American Girl Crafts™ Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kit
CPSC product type: Child Arts and Crafts
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact EKSuccess Brands toll-free at (855) 535-2099 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT on Fridays or visit the firm's website at www.eksuccessbrands.com
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