CPSC2017-05-12
Little Passports Recalls Science Kits Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard
The battery packs included in the science kits can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs included in the kits and contact Little Passports for a Crystal Growing Kit replacement product or coupon for $12 off any kit in Little Passports' online store. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
At www.littlepassports.com to Little Passports subscribers in February 2017 for between $18 and $21.
Affected count
About 7,000 (in addition, 700 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received seven reports of the battery packs overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits
Consumer contact
Little Passports toll-free at 866-991-4547 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.littlepassports.com and click on "Product Safety" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Little-Passports-Recalls-Science-Kits-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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