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Toys & Games/Arts & Crafts

Sargent Art Recalls Craft Paints Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria

Agency Publication Date: October 4, 2016
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Summary

Sargent Art is recalling approximately 2.8 million units of various tempera and finger paints because they can contain harmful bacteria. The recall includes 13 types of arts and crafts paints, such as Art-Time, Supreme, and Value tempera and finger paints, in all colors and sizes. These products were sold at Hobby Lobby, Walmart, Amazon.com, and ShopSargentArt.com between May 2015 and June 2016 for between $1 and $8. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paints and contact Sargent Art for a full refund.

Risk

The paint can contain harmful bacteria that pose a risk of serious illness or bacterial infection, particularly for immunocompromised individuals. While no injuries or illnesses have been reported to date, exposure can have adverse health effects for those with weakened immune systems.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your craft supplies for any Sargent Art brand tempera or finger paints, including liquid, washable, fluorescent, and glitter varieties.
  2. Verify if your paint is one of the 13 affected types: Art-Time Tempera, Liquid Tempera, Art-Time Washable Finger Paint, Supreme Tempera, Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Finger Paint, Value Tempera, Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Tempera, Washable Finger Paint, Art-Time Washable Glitter Finger Paint, Washable Glitter Paint, Art-Time Washable Paint, Washable Tempera, or Fluorescent Tempera.
  3. Immediately stop using any recalled paints and keep them out of reach of children and immunocompromised individuals.
  4. Contact Sargent Art at 800-827-8081 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.sargentart.com and click on 'Recall' to obtain a full refund.
  5. For additional questions, you may contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paints and contact Sargent Art for a full refund.

Contact: Sargent Art at 800-827-8081 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and Monday through Friday, or online at www.sargentart.com and click on "Recall" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Art-Time Tempera Paint
Date Ranges: Sold May 2015 - June 2016
Product: Liquid Tempera Paint
Date Ranges: Sold May 2015 - June 2016
Product: Art-Time Washable Finger Paint
Date Ranges: Sold May 2015 - June 2016
Product: Supreme Tempera Paint
Date Ranges: Sold May 2015 - June 2016
Product: Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Finger Paint
Date Ranges: Sold May 2015 - June 2016
Product: Value Tempera Paint
Date Ranges: Sold May 2015 - June 2016
Product: Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Tempera Paint
Date Ranges: Sold May 2015 - June 2016
Product: Washable Finger Paint
Date Ranges: Sold May 2015 - June 2016
Product: Art-Time Washable Glitter Finger Paint
Date Ranges: Sold May 2015 - June 2016
Product: Washable Glitter Paint
Date Ranges: Sold May 2015 - June 2016
Product: Art-Time Washable Paint
Date Ranges: Sold May 2015 - June 2016
Product: Washable Tempera Paint
Date Ranges: Sold May 2015 - June 2016
Product: Fluorescent Tempera Paint
Date Ranges: Sold May 2015 - June 2016

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Sargent Art Arts and Crafts Paints

Sargent Art Arts and Crafts Paints

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17003
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Sargent Art, of Hazleton, Pa.
Sold By: Hobby Lobby, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and ShopSargentArt.com from May 2015 to June 2016 for between $1 and $8.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 2.8 million units of paint in the U.S. (in addition, 20,000 units in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Sargent Art at 800-827-8081 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and Monday through Friday, or online at www.sargentart.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: October 27, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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