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

"Ideal" and "Brighter Child" Brand Science Kits

Date of Recall

2006-08-22

CPSC Release Number

06-240

Manufactured In

South Africa

Company Phone Number

(800) 253-5469

Units

About 43,000

Distributor

School Specialty Publishing, of Columbus, Ohio

Sold By

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

Problem/Hazard

The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

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

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 11 3/4-inch by 12-inch boxes with a plastic window and door flap on the front.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the science kits and return them to the place of purchase or School Specialty for a refund.

Consumer 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

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