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Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and EyesDate: 6/12/2008
Reason: The powder in the kit marked “plaster of paris” is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Units: About 2,200 Importer: MindWare, of Roseville, Minn. Hazard: The powder in the kit marked "plaster of paris" is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled "Animal Tracking Explorer Kit" includes a bag of white powder marked "plaster of paris" which is actually calcium hydroxide. It also includes nature study tools and equipment (field lens, specimen jars and bags, labels, puff bottle, plastic gloves, spatula, cardboard strips, paper clips, mixing pot, tweezers, spoon, notebook) and Explorer Guide. Sold at: The firm's Web site, www.MindWareOnline.com, and by MindWare's catalog from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $25 Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled explorer kit away from children and contact MindWare to receive either a free replacement product or for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact MindWare at (800) 588-1072 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT, or email the firm at custserv@mindware.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 8/7/2008 Reason: The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/16/2008 Reason: IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE CAR SEAT COULD POTENTIALLY BECOME SEPARATED FROM ITS BASE. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 6/16/2008 Reason: Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The cribs could fail to meet a federal safety standard for crib dimensions. When the mattress support is in the middle setting, the space between the mattress and the crib could be too wide, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. Distribution: Nationwide |
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