Painted Wooden Beads Intended for Children's Crafts Recalled By S&S Worldwide Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-725 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 23, 2010
- Brand
- S&S Worldwide
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Flower and Insect Painted Wooden Beads
- Hazard
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 1,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Flower and Insect Painted Wooden Beads · About 1,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; S&S Worldwide Inc., of Colchester, Conn..
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 recalls@ssww.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ssww.com/productsafety
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Flower and Insect Painted Wooden Beads (About 1,000 units). The children's painted wooden beads are in the shapes of insects and flowers.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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