Recalls / 2003-01-09
CPSC, Pace Products Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Soap Making Kits
03067 · Recalled 2003-01-09 · CPSC page
Description
The soap kits were sold under the name “Soap Making for Kids." The kits include a plastic mold tray, three bars of glycerine, string and an instruction book. "SCHOLASTIC INC." and "Made in U.S.A." are printed on the back of the soap kit box.
Hazards
The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the tray mold posing a burn hazard to children.
Reported injuries
CPSC has received three reports of burn injuries from the heated soap, including a 6-year-old girl who received burns to her hand.
Remedy
Consumers should take these soap kits away from children immediately and contact Pace Products to receive instructions on returning the soap kits for a refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| "Soap Making for Kids" soap making kits | About 145,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Pace Products Inc.
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Scholastic Book Clubs, Book Fairs sold the recalled soap kits at schools nationwide, from March 2000 through November 2002, bookstores sold the recalled soap kits, from March 1998 through November 2002, for about $8.
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Pace Products at (800) 541-7670 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.paceplace.com
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Source: CPSC recall 03067. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.