Arts and crafts tempera and finger paints
CPSC Recall #17-003 — October 4, 2016
Product
Arts and crafts tempera and finger paints
Description
This recall involves 13 types of Sargent Art tempera and finger paints. All colors and sizes of the following types of Sargent Art paints are included in the recall: Art-Time Tempera Paint Liquid Tempera Paint Art-Time Washable Finger Paint Supreme Tempera Paint Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Finger Paint Value Tempera Paint Art-Time Washable Fluorescent Tempera Paint Washable Finger Paint Art-Time Washable Glitter Finger Paint Washable Glitter Paint Art-Time Washable Paint Washable Tempera Paint Fluorescent Tempera Paint
Hazard
The paint can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to certain bacteria can have adverse health effects in immunocompromised individuals, posing a risk of serious illness including a bacterial infection. Consumers with healthy immune systems are not generally affected by the bacteria.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paints and contact Sargent Art for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 2.8 million units of paint in the U.S. (in addition, 20,000 units in Canada)
Sold At
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.
Manufacturer
Sargent Art, of Hazleton, Pa.
Manufactured In
U.S.A