"Ideal" and "Brighter Child" Brand Science Kits
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 43,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Unknown Manufacturer
- Reason for Recall:
- The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using the science kits and return them to the place of purchase or School Specialty for a refund.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 43,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 06240
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