Recalls / 2017-05-12
Little Passports Recalls Science Kits Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
17746 · Recalled 2017-05-12 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves the Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits with "Make an Electromagnet" and "Aurora in a Box" experiments that use battery packs. The kits were sent to Little Passports subscribers in February 2017. The "Magnet Lab" experiment and comic book included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights kit do not use battery packs and can still be used.
Hazards
The battery packs included in the science kits can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
The firm has received seven reports of the battery packs overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs included in the kits and contact Little Passports for a Crystal Growing Kit replacement product or coupon for $12 off any kit in Little Passports' online store. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits | About 7,000 (in addition, 700 were sold in Canada) |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd.
- Importer
- Little Passports Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
- Distributor
- Little Passports Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- At www.littlepassports.com to Little Passports subscribers in February 2017 for, $21.
Consumer contact
Little Passports toll-free at 866-991-4547 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.littlepassports.com and click on "Product Safety" for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 17746. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.