CPSC2006-08-22
School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard
School Specialty Publishing, of Columbus, Ohio
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.
Sold at
Educational stores and bookstores nationwide, and the schoolspecialty.com Web site, from July 2004 through May 2006 for between $16 and $24.
Affected count
About 43,000
Injuries reported
School Specialty has received one report of the battery case overheating, which resulted in a young boy receiving minor burns to his fingers.
Manufactured in
South Africa
Products
"Ideal" and "Brighter Child" Brand Science Kits
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact School Specialty toll-free at (800) 253-5469 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.schoolspecialtypublishing.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/School-Specialty-Publishing-Recalls-Childrens-Science-Kits-for-Thermal-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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