Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-06-05). Hazards: explosion, chemical. About 2,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08298 |
| Published | 2008-06-05 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Science Kits |
| Products | Animal Tracking Explorer Kit |
| Firm named in the title | MindWare |
| Firms | MindWare, of Roseville, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,200 |
| Hazard classes | explosion, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | The firm's Web site, www.MindWareOnline.com, and by MindWare's catalog from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $25. |
Description
The recalled "Animal Tracking Explorer Kit" includes a bag of white powder marked "plaster of paris" which is actually calcium hydroxide. It also includes nature study tools and equipment (field lens, specimen jars and bags, labels, puff bottle, plastic gloves, spatula, cardboard strips, paper clips, mixing pot, tweezers, spoon, notebook) and Explorer Guide.
Hazard
The powder in the kit marked "plaster of paris" is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled explorer kit away from children and contact MindWare to receive either a free replacement product or for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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