Children's Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-03-25). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead. About 2,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10726 |
| Published | 2010-03-25 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Educational Materials |
| Products | Carolina Function Generator Kits |
| Firm named in the title | Carolina Biology Supply |
| Firms | Carolina Biological Supply Co., of Burlington, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Units (US) | 2,300 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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