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Children's Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionMar 25, 2010
Recalled Function Generator Kit
Recalled Function Generator Kit

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Hazard

The yellow lids in the kits contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled kits away from children and contact Carolina Biology Supply to obtain a free replacement kit. The firm is directly contacting purchasers of the educational kits.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves the Carolina Function Generator Kits that are mathematical function teaching aids. The kit consists of a yellow plastic lid, leg stands, base and whiteboard cards. The yellow lids have two slots labeled "IN" and "OUT" and are embossed with the name "Carolina" and "Lid" in raised letters.

Sold on

Carolina's catalogs and online at www.carolina.com nationwide and directly to schools from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $34. They were also sold with "Math Out of the Box Kits" for between $780 and $2,930.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Carolina toll-free at (877) 316-1848 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.carolina.com or by email at [email protected]

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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