CPSC recall 18-160, announced May 17, 2018, covers Creatology® Spin Art Kits (about 110,000 units). The battery compartment in the spin art kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled spin art kits away from children, stop using them and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-642-4235, or go to www.michaels.com.
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UPC or product codes
042409093252042409930601042409093115042409093061042409931141069545093113400100663486Which products are included?
This recall involves spin art kits sold under the Michaels private brand Creatology®. The 34-piece kit includes one battery operated spin art wheel with cover, paint, paint brushes, and paper. The recalled art kits are blue and have SKU number 197861 and one of the following UPC codes printed on the barcode on the box. Color SKU number UPC codes Blue 197861 042409093252, 042409930601, 042409093115, 042409093061, 042409931141, 069545093113, 400100663486
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The battery compartment in the spin art kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of battery compartments overheating in the spin art kits. No injuries have been reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled spin art kits away from children, stop using them and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 18-160
- Units
- About 110,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Exclusively at Michaels stores nationwide and online at www.michaels.com from August 2011 through February 2018 for about $25.
- Distributor
- Michaels Stores Procurement Co., Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas
Recall contact information
Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.michaels.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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