Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendars Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 20, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On March 2, 2022, ALDI, Inc. initiated a recall of Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendars. The recall was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 22090. The recall involves a craft advent calendar containing 12 separate crafting activities, each assigned to a different day. The crafts include ornaments, stickers, slime, and other projects. The front of the box is illustrated as a house with multiple windows in a holiday setup. The specific item of concern is a bell found in “Day 10” of the calendar, which is part of the Reindeer Bell Necklace craft. The recall was issued due to a violation of the federal lead paint ban and a lead poisoning hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Affected Products
The recalled product is the Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendar. The product was sold at two ALDI store locations: one store in California (24270 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods) and one store in Alabama (7676 Highway 72, West Madison). The calendars were sold in November 2021 for approximately $13. The number of units affected is about 13. The product was manufactured in China. The importer is ALDI Inc., of Batavia, Illinois. The product model number and UPC are not specified in the recall notice.

Hazard Information
The hazard involves surface paint on the brown bell found in “Day 10” of the advent calendar. This paint contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. According to the recall notice, excessive levels of lead can be toxic or cause other health problems to young children if the paint is ingested. The hazard is classified as a risk of lead poisoning. No injuries have been reported as of the date of the recall notice.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased the recalled Bee Happy 12 Days of Craft Advent Calendar should immediately take the product away from children. Consumers should then contact ALDI for a full refund. The recall notice does not specify any additional steps such as returning the product to a store or providing proof of purchase. Consumers are instructed to stop using the product and to seek the remedy as directed.

Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a full refund. Consumers are instructed to contact ALDI to arrange for the refund. No other remedy options, such as replacement or repair, are listed in the recall notice.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact ALDI toll-free at 833-460-2092 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit the ALDI website at https://www.aldi.us/en/about-aldi/contact-us/ or go to www.aldi.us and click on “product recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information. The recall notice does not provide a separate email address or mailing address for consumer inquiries.

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