CPSC recall 10-726, announced March 25, 2010, covers Carolina Function Generator Kits (about 2,300 units). The yellow lids in the kits contain excessive levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled kits away from children and contact Carolina Biology Supply to obtain a free replacement kit. Recall contact: call (877) 316-1848, go to www.carolina.com, or email function.generator@carolina.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Carolina Function Generator Kits that are mathematical function teaching aids. The kit consists of a yellow plastic lid, leg stands, base and whiteboard cards. The yellow lids have two slots labeled "IN" and "OUT" and are embossed with the name "Carolina" and "Lid" in raised letters.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The yellow lids in the kits contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled kits away from children and contact Carolina Biology Supply to obtain a free replacement kit. The firm is directly contacting purchasers of the educational kits.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Carolina Biological Supply
- Product type
- Generators
- Recall number
- 10-726
- Units
- About 2,300
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Carolina's catalogs and online at www.carolina.com nationwide and directly to schools from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $34. They were also sold with "Math Out of the Box Kits" for between $780 and $2,930.
- Importer
- Carolina Biological Supply Co., of Burlington, N.C.
Carolina Function Generator Kits
CPSC product type: Educational Materials
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Carolina toll-free at (877) 316-1848 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.carolina.com or by email at function.generator@carolina.com
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