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

Official action

Source. US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Official identifier. 25-197

Date. 2025-03-27

Jurisdiction. United States

Hazard (official). 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.

Action / remedy (official). Consumers should stop using the jewelry making kits immediately and contact LaRose Industries for a full refund. LaRose is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Product. Cra-Z-Art Gemex/Gel2Gem Jewelry Kits

Identification details. 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 #DescriptionUPC25069Shimmer N Sparkle Gemex Gel Set88492025069725070Be Inspired Gemex Sparkling Bracelets & Barrettes88492020507036579Disney Minnie Gemex Sparkling Crystal Jewelry88492036579736583Disney Princess Gemex Sparkling Crystal Jewelry88492036583436589Disney Frozen Gemex Sparkling Crystal Jewelry88492036589646791My Look Sparkling Crystal Jewelry88492046791046909My Look Gemex Gel Creations Design Studio88492046909946990My Look Gel2Gem Sparkling Sweets Charm Studio88492046990765507Shimmer N Sparkle Sparkling Crystal Jewelry88492065507265508Shimmer N Sparkle Gemex Gel Creations Studio88492065508974502Disney Little Mermaid Gel2Gem Sparkling Crystal Jewelry884920745025

Units. About 224,100

Incidents reported by CPSC. None reported

Remedy type. Refund

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.

Official record

Licence: US Government recall data made available for business and application reuse

Attribution: Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice