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.
View The Official CPSC Recall Notice
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 |
Name of Product: Cra-Z-Art Gemex/Gel2Gem Jewelry Kits
Recall Date: March 27, 2025
Recall Number: 25-197
Hazard: 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.
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.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the jewelry making kits immediately and contact LaRose Industries for a full refund. LaRose is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 224,100
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
LaRose toll-free at 888-770-7029 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at gemgel@realtimeresults.net, or online at www.recallrtr.com/gemgel or https://cra-z-art.com/ and click “Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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