Recalls / 2002-03-14
CPSC, Rose Art Announce Recall of Children's Soap Making Kit
02121 · Recalled 2002-03-14 · CPSC page
Description
The soap making kit is sold in a cardboard box with model number 4054 or a plastic case with model number 4121 on the packaging. The model number is located on the upper right hand corner on the front of the packaging. Each kit includes bars of soap, molds, and a plastic cup to melt soap chunks.
Hazards
The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the plastic container, posing a burn hazard to children.
Reported injuries
CPSC and Rose Art have received 10 reports of children being burned by the hot soap, while removing the plastic container from the microwave oven.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these kits immediately and contact Rose Art for information on how to receive a full refund and an additional Rose Art product item at no charge.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Soap Making Kit | About 124,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Rose Art Industries Inc.
- Sold at
- Toy, discount stores, including Toys R Us, Wal Mart, Kaybee Toys, Target, Value City, sold these kits nationwide, between August 1997, December 2001, for about $10.
Consumer contact
Contact Rose Art at (800) 272-9667 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.roseart.com
Source: CPSC recall 02121. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.