CPSC recall 06-240, announced August 22, 2006, covers School Specialty Publishing Ideal and "Brighter Child" Brand Science Kits (about 43,000 units). The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the science kits and return them to the place of purchase or School Specialty for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 253-5469, or go to www.schoolspecialtypublishing.com.
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Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 12-INCH.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
Incidents and injuries
School Specialty has received one report of the battery case overheating, which resulted in a young boy receiving minor burns to his fingers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the science kits and return them to the place of purchase or School Specialty for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- School Specialty Publishing
- Recall number
- 06-240
- Units
- About 43,000
- Manufactured in
- South Africa
- Sold at / sales period
- Educational stores and bookstores nationwide, and the schoolspecialty.com Web site, from July 2004 through May 2006 for between $16 and $24.
- Distributor
- School Specialty Publishing, of Columbus, Ohio
Ideal and "Brighter Child" Brand Science Kits
CPSC product type: Science Kits
Recall contact information
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
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