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Product recall · CPSCOctober 4, 2016Worth checking
Sargent Art Craft Paints
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The paint can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to certain bacteria can have adverse health effects in immunocompromised individuals, posing a risk of serious illness including a bacterial infection. Consumers with healthy immune systems are not generally affected by the bacteria.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paints and contact Sargent Art for a full refund.
Who to contact: Sargent Art at 800-827-8081 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and Monday through Friday, or online at www.sargentart.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
The product
This recall involves 13 types of Sargent Art tempera and finger paints. All colors and sizes of the following types of Sargent Art paints are included in the recall: Art-Time Tempera Paint Liquid Tempera Paint Art-Time Washable Finger Paint Supreme Tempera Paint Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Finger Paint Value Tempera Paint Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Tempera Paint Washable Finger Paint Art-Time Washable Glitter Finger Paint Washable Glitter Paint Art-Time Washable Paint Washable Tempera Paint Fluorescent Tempera Paint
Details
- Units affected
- About 2.8 million units of paint in the U.S. (in addition, 20,000 units in Canada)
- Recall date
- October 4, 2016
- Brand
- Sargent Art, of Hazleton, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Hobby Lobby, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and ShopSargentArt.com from May 2015 to June 2016 for between $1 and $8.
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: “Sargent Art Recalls Craft Paints Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria”
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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