LaRose Industries Recalls Cra-Z-Jewelz Ultimate Gem Jewelry Machine Due to Violation of Lead Standard
CPSC recall 16186. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The "Slider Bracelet" in the jewelry making kit contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and contact LaRose for instructions to receive a full refund.
CPSC recall 16186 has the recall date 2 Jun 2016. The notice names the firm LaRose Industries. The recall has about 175,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical. CPSC gives the product type Child Arts and Crafts.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 175,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves two models of LaRose's Jewelz Gem Creations jewelry making kit and one refill product. The UPC code is printed on the outside of the product box and on the bottom of the "Gem Machine." Product Name Item# - UPC Code Purpose Sold at Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine UPC #884920174504 Jewelry Making Kit Retailers, including Kmart, Toys R Us and Walmart Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Gem Charm and Slider Bracelets UPC #884920174849 Refill Components for the Jewelry Making Kit Retailers, including Toys R Us and Walmart My Look Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine UPC #884920466340 Jewelry Making Kit Target |
| Product | Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations, About 175,000, Child Arts and Crafts |
| Sold at | Kmart, Toys R Us, Walmart and other retailers sold the Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine from August 2015 through April 2016 for $30. Toys R Us, Walmart and other retailers sold the Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Gem Charm and… |
| Importer | LaRose Industries |
| Distributor | Target Corp |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Lead or chemical
- Hazard: Poisoning
- Hazard: Violation of standard
- Category: Child Arts and Crafts
- CPSC recalls of 2016
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 175,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Child Arts and Crafts
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name LaRose Industries
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2015 | LaRose Industries Recalls Peanuts Flying Ace Ride-On Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target |
| 31 Oct 2013 | Snoopy Sno-Cone Machines Recalled by LaRose Industries Due to Risk of Mouth Injury |
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- CPSC recall notice 16186The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16186. https://recallregister.com/product/7758-larose-industries-recalls-cra-z-jewelz-ultimate-gem-jewelry-machine-du/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 16186 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kmart, Toys R Us, Walmart and other retailers sold the Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Ultimate Gem Machine from August 2015 through April 2016 for $30. Toys R Us, Walmart and other retailers sold the Shimmer N' Sparkle Cra-Z-Art Cra-Z-Jewelz Gem Creations Gem Charm and…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16186?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16186?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 175,000