The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07033·Announced 2006-11-15

Provo Craft Recalls Decorative Snaps and Metal Clips Due to Lead Hazard

Provo Craft is recalling approximately 76,000 decorative snaps and metal clips because they contain high levels of lead, posing a poisoning hazard 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 High severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Provo Craft, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is recalling approximately 76,000 decorative snaps and metal clips due to a lead poisoning hazard. The recall involves the "Rob and Bob Studio Clip-Ease" metal clips with model numbers 28-1084, 28-1085, and 28-1086, and the "Rob and Bob Studio Snap-Ease" snaps with model number 28-1080. The product name and model number can be found on the packaging.

The recalled clips and snaps contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The products were sold at scrapbook stores and craft retailers nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $6. Consumers should stop using these products immediately and 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 instructions on how to obtain a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Decorative Snaps and Metal Clips
Manufacturer
Provo Craft, of Spanish Fork, Utah
Category
Consumer Product — Arts & Crafts
Hazard
Affected units
76,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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