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School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard

U.S. CPSCBurnsAug 22, 2006
Recalled Science Kits
Recalled Science Kits

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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.

Incidents & injuries

School Specialty has received one report of the battery case overheating, which resulted in a young boy receiving minor burns to his fingers.

Product 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.

Sold on

Educational stores and bookstores nationwide, and the schoolspecialty.com Web site, from July 2004 through May 2006 for between $16 and $24.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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