LaRose Industries Recalls Cra-Z-Art Gemex/Gel2Gem Jewelry Kits Due to Risk of Skin, Eye and Respiratory Irritation and Sensitization; Violation of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act
CPSC recall 25197. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled jewelry-making kits contain a resin that, when liquid, can cause skin, eye and respiratory irritation or sensitization when inhaled, touched or ingested. The resin contains an acrylate (hydroxyethylmethacrylate "HEMA") in amounts prohibited in children's products by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Already created jewelry should be inspected to confirm it is fully cured. If there is liquid or any liquid residue present, the jewelry should not be worn and should be stored away from children. Once cured, the resin no longer presents the hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the jewelry making kits immediately and contact LaRose Industries for a full refund. LaRose is contacting all known purchasers directly.
CPSC recall 25197 has the recall date 27 Mar 2025. The notice names the firm LaRose Industries LLC, dba Cra-Z-Art. The recall has about 224,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2025 has 5,950 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Poisoning.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 224,100 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves 10 models of Cra-Z-Art Gemex/Gel2Gem jewelry kits and one refill pack. The recalled jewelry kits include a resin bottle and a UV setting light to cure the resin and come in rectangular boxes labeled with the "Cra-Z-Art" brand name and either "Gemex" or "crazy gel2gem." The following item numbers and UPC codes are printed on the bottom of the product's box. Item # Description UPC 25069 Shimmer N Sparkle Gemex Gel Set 884920250697 25070 Be Inspired Gemex Sparkling Bracelets & Barrettes 884920205070 36579 Disney Minnie Gemex Sparkling Crystal Jewelry 884920365797 36583 Disney Princess Gemex Sparkling Crystal Jewelry 884920365834 36589 Disney Frozen Gemex Sparkling Crystal Jewelry 884920365896 46791 My Look Sparkling Crystal Jewelry 884920467910 46909 My Look Gemex Gel Creations Design Studio 884920469099 46990 My Look Gel2Gem Sparkling Sweets Charm Studio 884920469907 65507 Shimmer N Sparkle Sparkling Crystal Jewelry 884920655072 65508 Shimmer N Sparkle Gemex Gel Creations Studio 884920655089 74502 Disney Little Mermaid Gel2Gem Sparkling Crystal Jewelry 884920745025 |
| Product | Cra-Z-Art Gemex/Gel2Gem Jewelry Kits, About 224,100 |
| Sold at | Target, Marshall's, T.J. Maxx, and Joann stores, and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and Joann.com from January 2023 through September 2024 for between $13 and $36, depending on the kit. |
| Importer | LaRose Industries LLC, dba Cra-Z-Art, of Randolph, New Jersey |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 224,100Median of 2025: 5,950
- CPSC recalls of 2025
- 420
- Recalls of 2025 with one of the same hazards
- 52%
- Recalls on the register that name LaRose Industries LLC, dba Cra-Z-Art
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 25197. https://recallregister.com/product/10213-larose-industries-recalls-cra-z-art-gemex-gel2gem-jewelry-kits-due-to/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 25197 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target, Marshall's, T.J. Maxx, and Joann stores, and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and Joann.com from January 2023 through September 2024 for between $13 and $36, depending on the kit.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 25197?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 25197?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 224,100