The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·10725·Announced 2010-03-23

S&S Worldwide Recalls Painted Wooden Beads Due to Lead Paint Violation

S&S Worldwide is recalling Flower and Insect Painted Wooden Beads because the paint contains excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 paint) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

S&S Worldwide Inc. is recalling approximately 1,000 units of Flower and Insect Painted Wooden Beads. The beads, which measure about one inch in size and are sold in 1/2 lb. bags, are intended for children's crafts. The recall is due to the paint on the beads containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The beads were sold in assorted colors and designs from March 2008 through February 2010 for about $20 per bag. They were available through S&S Worldwide's catalog and website. The bags are marked with model number BE1190, "S&S Worldwide Inc," and "Made in China."

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately take the recalled beads away from children and contact S&S Worldwide for a full refund or replacement product. The company is directly contacting consumers who purchased the beads to alert them to the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Flower and Insect Painted Wooden Beads
Manufacturer
S&S Worldwide Inc., of Colchester, Conn.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys & Games
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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