Moderate Recalled January 9, 2003 About 145,000 units Updated May 14, 2025

CPSC, Pace Products Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Soap Making Kits

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The hazard

The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the tray mold posing a burn hazard to children.

Incidents reported: CPSC has received three reports of burn injuries from the heated soap, including a 6-year-old girl who received burns to her hand.

What to do now

Consumers should take these soap kits away from children immediately and contact Pace Products to receive instructions on returning the soap kits for a refund.

Contact: Consumers may contact Pace Products at (800) 541-7670 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.paceplace.com

About this recall

The soap kits were sold under the name “Soap Making for Kids." The kits include a plastic mold tray, three bars of glycerine, string and an instruction book. "SCHOLASTIC INC." and "Made in U.S.A." are printed on the back of the soap kit box.

Product photos

Recalled "Soap Making for Kids" children's soap making kit
Recalled "Soap Making for Kids" children's soap making kit
Recalled "Soap Making for Kids" children's soap making kit
Recalled "Soap Making for Kids" children's soap making kit

Photos: U.S. CPSC