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Product recall · CPSCMarch 23, 2010Highest risk
Painted Wooden Beads Intended for Children's Crafts
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What’s wrong
The paint on the children's wooden beads contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled beads away from children and contact S&S Worldwide for a full refund or replacement product. S&S Worldwide is directly contacting consumers who purchased the beads to alert them to this recall.
Who to contact: For more information, contact S&S Worldwide at (800) 937-3482 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the firm at recalls@ssww.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ssww.com/productsafety
The product
The children's painted wooden beads are in the shapes of insects and flowers. They were sold in assorted colors and designs and measure about one inch in size. They were sold in 1/2 lb. bags. Model number BE1190, "S&S Worldwide Inc" and "Made in China" is located on the bag of beads.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,000
- Recall date
- March 23, 2010
- Brand
- S&S Worldwide Inc., of Colchester, Conn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
BE1190
S&S Worldwide's catalog and on the firm's Web site at www.ssww.com from March 2008 through February 2010 for about $20 per 1/2 lb. bag.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Painted Wooden Beads Intended for Children's Crafts Recalled By S&S Worldwide Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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