WASHINGTON (WCMH) – Toy jewelry kits are being recalled for containing high levels of lead.
The recall involves two models of LaRoses 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 |
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says about 175,000 products are affected by the recall.
Officials say lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers with the affected products should take the product away from children and contact LaRose for instructions to receive a full refund.
The models are sold at Kmart, Toys “R” Us, Walmart and other retailers from August 2015 to April 2016.
LaRose Industries can be reached at (855)-345-4693 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, email at recall@laroseindustries.com or online atwww.laroseindustries.com.
STATEMENT FROM A.G. SCHNEIDERMAN ON FEDERAL RECALL OF TOYS FOUND BY HIS OFFICE TO CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD“I applaud the Consumer Product Safety Commission for issuing a national recall of the Cra-Z-Art products containing high lead levels that my office found on store shelves in New York. Manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers all have a responsibility to ensure that products intended for use by children are safe. My office’s findings are symptomatic of a potentially larger problem with imported children’s products that still remains to be addressed. For this reason, my office will continue its investigation into how these products breached the safety net that is supposed to protect our kids from exposure to unsafe levels of lead and other dangerous substances. No parents should have to worry that a toy they buy will poison their child.”
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