Shimmer N’ Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine (UPC #884920174504)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016
Recall Summary
Name of product: Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations
Hazard: The “Slider Bracelet” in the jewelry making kit contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Consumer Contact: LaRose Industries toll-free at (855) 345-4693 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.laroseindustries.com and click on the Recall tab more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 175,000
Description: This recall involves two models of LaRose’s Jewelz Gem Creations jewelry making kit and one refill product. The UPC code is printed on the outside of the product box and on the bottom of the “Gem Machine.”
| Product Name | Item# – UPC Code | Purpose | Sold at |
| Shimmer N’ Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine | UPC #884920174504 | Jewelry Making Kit | Retailers, including Kmart, Toys R Us and Walmart |
| Shimmer N’ Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Gem Charm and Slider Bracelets | UPC #884920174849 | Refill Components for the Jewelry Making Kit | Retailers, including Toys R Us and Walmart |
| My Look Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine | UPC #884920466340 | Jewelry Making Kit | Target |
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and contact LaRose for instructions to receive a full refund.
Sold at: Kmart, Toys R Us, Walmart and other retailers sold the Shimmer N’ Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine from August 2015 through April 2016 for $30. Toys R Us, Walmart and other retailers sold the Shimmer N’ Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Gem Charm and Slider Bracelets from August 2015 through April 2016 for $10. Target stores sold the My Look Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine from August 2015 through April 2016 for $30.
Importer(s): LaRose Industries, of Randolph, N.J. and Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Distributor(s): LaRose Industries, of Randolph, N.J. and Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured in: China
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