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Toys & Games/Arts & Crafts

Creativity Street Assorted Craft Buttons Recalled for Excessive Lead

Agency Publication Date: November 2, 2023
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Summary

Dixon Ticonderoga is recalling about 890 bags of Creativity Street Assorted Craft Buttons because the buttons contain levels of lead that exceed the federal safety ban. These products were sold in one-pound clear plastic bags at Blick Art Materials, Staples, and several educational websites between May 2022 and July 2023 for about $13. Consumers should immediately stop using the buttons and contact the manufacturer for a full refund.

Risk

Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause permanent adverse health effects. While no incidents or injuries have been reported, the lead content in these buttons exceeds federal safety standards.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves one-pound clear plastic bags of Creativity Street Assorted Craft Buttons (UPC 021196061217) with item number PAC6121 and lot code 02129171221 printed on the back of the packaging.
  2. Stop using the recalled buttons immediately and keep them out of reach of children.
  3. Contact Dixon Ticonderoga at 800-333-2545 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email compliance@dixonusa.com, or visit https://dixonticonderogacompany.com/ to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the buttons for a full refund.
  4. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for more information regarding this safety alert.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Consumers should stop using the recalled buttons immediately and contact Dixon Ticonderoga to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled buttons. When the buttons are received, consumers will receive a full refund.

Contact: Dixon Ticonderoga Customer Service at 800-333-2545 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email compliance@dixonusa.com or online at https://dixonticonderogacompany.com/dcreativity-street-craft-button-assortments-copy/ or https://dixonticonderogacompany.com/ and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Creativity Street Assorted Craft Buttons (1 lb)
Variants: Assorted colors, Assorted sizes
Model:
PAC6121
UPC Codes:
021196061217
Lot Numbers:
02129171221
GTIN:
021196061217
Date Ranges: Sold May 2022 โ€” July 2023

Packaging consists of a clear plastic bag with a yellow, orange, and blue cardboard label at the top. 'MADE IN CHINA' is printed on the back.

Product Images

Recalled Creativity Street Assorted Craft Buttons

Recalled Creativity Street Assorted Craft Buttons

Recalled Craft Buttons packaging

Recalled Craft Buttons packaging

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 24019
Status: Active
Sold By: Blick Art Materials; Staples; dickblick.com; staples.com; quill.com; schoolspecialty.com; sprichards.com; aquaphoenixsci.com
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 890
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Dixon Ticonderoga Company, of Appleton, Wisconsin
Contact: Dixon Ticonderoga Customer Service at 800-333-2545 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email compliance@dixonusa.com or online at https://dixonticonderogacompany.com/dcreativity-street-craft-button-assortments-copy/ or https://dixonticonderogacompany.com/ and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: November 2, 2023

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