CPSC recall 21-083, announced February 17, 2021, covers Anker Play Products 10-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kits (about 13,000 units). Paint on the red and blue magnet contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled science kit, take the included red and blue magnet away from children, and contact Anker Play Products to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call 877-236-1945, go to www.ankerpp.com, or email customerservice@ankerpp.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The kit contains a red and blue painted rectangular magnet bar, two yellow balloons, a small light bulb, metal clips, paper clips, a sticker page, three red coated wires and various other wires, screws and small mechanical parts.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Anker Play Products 10-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kit. The kit contains a red and blue painted rectangular magnet bar, two yellow balloons, a small light bulb, metal clips, paper clips, a sticker page, three red coated wires and various other wires, screws and small mechanical parts. The "Adventure Club" logo is printed in yellow, blue and green on the bottom left on the front of the box. The affected magnet is painted red and blue and measures about 2 inches by 0.5 inches by 0.375 inches.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- August 2020 through November 2020
- Where sold
- Menards, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $6
Why it was recalled
Paint on the red and blue magnet contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. In addition, the product packaging lacks the required warning labels for magnets and balloons.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled science kit, take the included red and blue magnet away from children, and contact Anker Play Products to receive a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 877-236-1945, go to www.ankerpp.com, or email customerservice@ankerpp.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Anker Play Products
- Recall number
- 21-083
- Units
- About 13,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Menards and small independent toy stores nationwide from August 2020 through November 2020 for about $6.
- Importer
- Anker Play Products, of Miami, Fla
This recall in context
Compared with the 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 13,000 units: the 82nd-largest of 189 lighting and ceiling fan recalls that state a unit count. The median is 9,300 units.
- Hazard
- Ingestion: named in 1 of 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 59 of 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Anker Play Products is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2021 to 2022. This recall is the earliest.
- Time on sale
- 4 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Anker Play Products toll-free at 877-236-1945 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at customerservice@ankerpp.com or online at www.ankerpp.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
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