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EKSuccess Brands Recalls American Girl Crafts Jewelry Kit Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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What's being recalled

American Girl Crafts™ Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kit

Units: About 75,000

This recall involves the Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kit distributed under the American Girl Crafts name with a SKU number of 30-585331. The SKU number is located on the back of the package in the lower right corner. The kit contains 56 pieces. The beads in the jewelry kit are pink, blue, orange and white. Some pink beads have darker pink butterflies imprinted on them. The ribbons in the kit are orange, red, blue and purple.

UPC: 643077585331

The problem, in CPSC's words

The surface coating on some of the beads contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported.

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled kits and any finished bracelets made from the kits away from children and contact the company for a full refund.

How to contact the company

For additional information, contact EKSuccess Brands toll-free at (855) 535-2099 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT on Fridays or visit the firm's website at www.eksuccessbrands.com

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11239, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.