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
Key facts
- Agency
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Recall number
- 25197
- Recall date
- Mar 27, 2025
- Units
- About 224,100
- Remedy
- Refund
- Firm
- LaRose Industries
- Made in
- China
What to do
Consumers should stop using the jewelry making kits immediately and contact LaRose Industries for a full refund. LaRose is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Contact: LaRose toll-free at 877-770-7029 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.
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.
How to identify the recalled product
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
About this recall
CPSC announced this recall on Mar 27, 2025. It covers About 224,100 units. The remedy type is refund: the firm will give your money back, usually after you return or destroy the product. Reported incidents: None reported. LaRose Industries has 4 recalls in our records.
Where it was sold
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.
Companies and identifiers
- Importer
- LaRose Industries LLC, dba Cra-Z-Art, of Randolph, New Jersey
- UPC
- 884920250697, 884920205070, 884920365797, 884920365834, 884920365896, 884920467910, 884920469099, 884920469907, 884920655072, 884920655089, 884920745025
Source and freshness
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API
- Official notice
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/LaRose-Industries-Recalls-Cra-Z-Art-Gemex-Gel2Gem-Jewelr…
- Last published by CPSC
- Mar 27, 2025
- Imported by RecallRadar
- Nov 4, 2026
RecallRadar copies the agency's text without editing its meaning. If something here differs from the official notice, the official notice is correct — please tell us.