CPSC recall 16-186, announced June 2, 2016, covers LaRose Industries Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations (about 175,000 units). The "Slider Bracelet" in the jewelry making kit contains high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and contact LaRose for instructions to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (855) 345-4693, go to www.laroseindustries.com, or email recall@laroseindustries.com.
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UPC or product codes
884920174504884920174849884920466340Which products are included?
This recall involves two models of LaRose's Jewelz Gem Creations jewelry making kit and one refill product. The UPC code is printed on the outside of the product box and on the bottom of the "Gem Machine." Product Name Item# - UPC Code Purpose Sold at Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine UPC #884920174504 Jewelry Making Kit Retailers, including Kmart, Toys R Us and Walmart Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Gem Charm and Slider Bracelets UPC #884920174849 Refill Components for the Jewelry Making Kit Retailers, including Toys R Us and Walmart My Look Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine UPC #884920466340 Jewelry Making Kit Target
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The "Slider Bracelet" in the jewelry making kit contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and contact LaRose for instructions to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- LaRose Industries
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 16-186
- Units
- About 175,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Kmart, Toys R Us, Walmart and other retailers sold the Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine from August 2015 through April 2016 for $30. Toys R Us, Walmart and other retailers sold the Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Gem Charm and Slider Bracelets from August 2015 through April 2016 for $10. Target stores sold the My Look Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine from August 2015 through April 2016 for $30.
- Importer
- LaRose Industries, of Randolph, N.J.
- Distributor
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations
CPSC product type: Child Arts and Crafts
Recall contact information
LaRose Industries toll-free at (855) 345-4693 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recall@laroseindustries.com or online at www.laroseindustries.com and click on the Recall tab more information.
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