Art Accentz Metal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard
Provo Craft is recalling Art Accentz Changlz Metal Charms because they contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Provo Craft & Novelty Inc. is recalling approximately 29,000 Art Accentz™ Changlz™ Metal Charms. The small silver-colored metal shapes, which include designs such as flowers, bugs, pumpkins, and picture frames, contain high levels of lead. This poses a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
The charms were sold as decorations for craft projects, including scrapbooks, home décor, and jewelry making. They were sold at small craft and scrapbook retail outlets from April 2004 through July 2005, and at Pamida Stores from January 2005 through April 2005, for about $3. The packaging is printed with "Art Accentz," "Changlz," "Provo Craft," and "For ages 3 and over." No incidents or injuries have been reported with the recalled charms.
Consumers should immediately take the charms away from children and ensure any charms being used are not accessible to children. Consumers may contact Provo Craft at (800) 955-9490 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit www.recall.provocraft.com for a full refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Art Accentz™ Changlz™ Metal Charms
- Category
- Consumer Product — Jewelry
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 29,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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