CPSC recall 25-197, announced March 27, 2025, covers Cra-Z-Art Gemex/Gel2Gem Jewelry Kits (about 224,100 units). The recalled jewelry-making kits contain a resin that, when liquid, can cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation or sensitization when inhaled, touched or ingested. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the jewelry making kits immediately and contact LaRose Industries for a full refund. Recall contact: call 877-770-7029, go to www.recallrtr.com/gemgel, or email gemgel@realtimeresults.net.
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Affected model numbers
UPC or product codes
884920250697884920205070884920365797884920365834884920365896884920467910884920469099884920469907884920655072884920655089884920745025Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: GEMEX/GEL2GEM.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 10 models of Cra-Z-Art Gemex/Gel2Gem jewelry kits and one refill pack. The recalled jewelry kits include a resin bottle and a UV setting light to cure the resin and come in rectangular boxes labeled with the "Cra-Z-Art" brand name and either "Gemex" or "crazy gel2gem." The following item numbers and UPC codes are printed on the bottom of the product's box. Item # Description UPC 25069 Shimmer N Sparkle Gemex Gel Set 884920250697 25070 Be Inspired Gemex Sparkling Bracelets & Barrettes 884920205070 36579 Disney Minnie Gemex Sparkling Crystal Jewelry 884920365797 36583 Disney Princess Gemex Sparkling Crystal Jewelry 884920365834 36589 Disney Frozen Gemex Sparkling Crystal Jewelry 884920365896 46791 My Look Sparkling Crystal Jewelry 884920467910 46909 My Look Gemex Gel Creations Design Studio 884920469099 46990 My Look Gel2Gem Sparkling Sweets Charm Studio 884920469907 65507 Shimmer N Sparkle Sparkling Crystal Jewelry 884920655072 65508 Shimmer N Sparkle Gemex Gel Creations Studio 884920655089 74502 Disney Little Mermaid Gel2Gem Sparkling Crystal Jewelry 884920745025
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled jewelry-making kits contain a resin that, when liquid, can cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation or sensitization when inhaled, touched or ingested. The resin contains an acrylate (hydroxyethylmethacrylate "HEMA") in amounts prohibited in children's products by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Already created jewelry should be inspected to confirm it is fully cured. If there is liquid or any liquid residue present, the jewelry should not be worn and should be stored away from children. Once cured, the resin no longer presents the hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the jewelry making kits immediately and contact LaRose Industries for a full refund. LaRose is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- LaRose Industries LLC, dba Cra-Z-Art
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 25-197
- Units
- About 224,100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target, Marshall's, T.J. Maxx, and Joann stores, and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and Joann.com from January 2023 through September 2024 for between $13 and $36, depending on the kit.
- Importer
- LaRose Industries LLC, dba Cra-Z-Art, of Randolph, New Jersey
Recall contact information
LaRose toll-free at 877-770-7029 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at gemgel@realtimeresults.net, or online at www.recallrtr.com/gemgel or https://cra-z-art.com/ and click "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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