Recalls / 2006-08-22
School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard
06240 · Recalled 2006-08-22 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves "Ideal" and "Brighter Child" brand science kits. Models included are "All About Electricity," "All About Magnets," "The Science Search Lab: Electricity," and "The Science Search Lab: Light." The kits were sold in brightly colored 11¾-inch by 12-inch boxes with a plastic window and door flap on the front.
Hazards
The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
Reported injuries
School Specialty has received one report of the battery case overheating, which resulted in a young boy receiving minor burns to his fingers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the science kits and return them to the place of purchase or School Specialty for a refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| "Ideal" and "Brighter Child" Brand Science Kits | About 43,000 |
Parties
- Distributor
- School Specialty Publishing, of Columbus, Ohio
- Made in
- South Africa
- Sold at
- Educational stores, bookstores nationwide, the schoolspecialty.com Web site, from July 2004 through May 2006 for, $24.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact School Specialty toll-free at (800) 253-5469 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schoolspecialtypublishing.com
Source: CPSC recall 06240. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.