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OtherMarch 23, 2010CPSC #10725

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

Brand
Unknown
Product
Beads
Units affected
1,000
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

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Recalled wooden beads
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