Painted Wooden Beads Intended for Children's Crafts Recalled By S&S Worldwide Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Flower and Insect Painted Wooden Beads

Date of Recall

2010-03-23

CPSC Release Number

10-725

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 1,000

Importer

S&S Worldwide Inc., of Colchester, Conn.

Sold By

S&S Worldwide's catalog and on the firm's Web site at www.ssww.com from March 2008 through February 2010 for about $20 per 1/2 lb. bag.

Problem/Hazard

The paint on the children's wooden beads contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

The children's painted wooden beads are in the shapes of insects and flowers. They were sold in assorted colors and designs and measure about one inch in size. They were sold in 1/2 lb. bags. Model number BE1190, "S&S Worldwide Inc" and "Made in China" is located on the bag of beads.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled beads away from children and contact S&S Worldwide for a full refund or replacement product. S&S Worldwide is directly contacting consumers who purchased the beads to alert them to this recall.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact S&S Worldwide at (800) 937-3482 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the firm at [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.ssww.com/productsafety

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