The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08327·Announced 2008-07-10

Action Products Recalls Children's Charms Craft Kits Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Action Products International is recalling 18,500 children's charm craft kits because the clasps contain high levels of lead, posing a toxic exposure risk 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 exposure) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Action Products International Inc. is recalling approximately 18,500 units of "Super Dooper Charms" (item #63403) and "Shoelace Charms" (item #67310) children's charm craft kits. The recall is due to the presence of high levels of lead in the clasps included in the kits. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled kits contain components such as charms, beads, wire, and clasps used to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories, or charms for shoelaces and backpacks. The kits were sold at various retailers nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for approximately $17 for the "Super Dooper Charms" kit and $6 for the "Shoelace Charms" kit. The item number is located on the back of the package.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and contact Action Products International at (800) 772-2846 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.apii.com for instructions on returning the product for a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Charms Craft Kits
Affected units
18,500

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 031412673100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Action Products International Inc., of Ocala, Fla.

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