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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: 10/8/2008 Reason: CPSC has received reports of two incidents involving the YO-YO ride resulting in injuries to children and adults, including scraped knees and back strains. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/8/2008 Reason: Surface coatings on these products could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/16/2008 Reason: Date: 9/17/2008 Reason: The sip top on the water bottles can pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/27/2008 Reason: Reports were received that a small percentage of babies and infants have developed rashes on the upper back after wearing Carter’s clothing with heat-transferred, or “tag-less,” labels. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide |
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