February 21, 2006
Release #06-093
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 955-9490
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Art Accentz(tm) Changlz(tm) Metal Charms
There are approximately 29,000 units
Importer: Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., of Spanish Fork, Utah.
Hazard: The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported with the recalled charms.
Description: The charms are small silver-colored metal shapes that include flowers, bugs, pumpkins, and picture frames. “Art Accentz,” “Changlz,” “Provo Craft,” and “For ages 3 and over” are printed on the charm’s packaging. The charms were sold as decorations for craft projects such as scrapbooks, home décor and jewelry making.
Sold at: Small craft and scrapbook retails outlets from April 2004 through July 2005, and at Pamida Stores from January 2005 through April 2005, for about $3.
Manufactured in: China.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the charms away from children and ensure any charms being used are not accessible to children. You should probably throw them away, but wait until you call for a refund to see if you need to send it back or not. Call Provo Craft right away for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Provo Craft at (800) 955-9490 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.recall.provocraft.com
To view this recall online, please visit The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website at: https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06093.html
Stay Safe!