School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard
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The hazard
The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
Incidents reported: School Specialty has received one report of the battery case overheating, which resulted in a young boy receiving minor burns to his fingers.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the science kits and return them to the place of purchase or School Specialty for a refund.
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
About this recall
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 photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC