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CPSC, Curiosity Kits Inc. Announce Recall of Discovery Kids Pottery Wheel Kits Sold at Discovery Channel Stores

Reported: January 26, 2004 Initiated: January 26, 2004 #04533

Product Description

Only pottery wheel kits sold during October 2003 with SKU #690974 printed on the white UPC price label attached to the back lower right hand corner of the box are included in this recall. Pottery Wheel Kits sold after October 2003 with different SKU #s are not included in this recall.

Reason for Recall

The brown clay contained in the Pottery Wheel kits could contain excess levels of bacteria, posing a risk of illness to users.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the pottery wheel kits and return the kits to any Discovery Channel store, or contact Discovery Channel stores' customer service, to receive a full refund or credit of the $39.95 purchase price or a replacement Pottery Wheel Kit and a $5 Discovery Channel store gift certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Only pottery wheel kits sold during October 2003 with SKU #690974 printed on the white UPC price label attached to the back lower right hand corner of the box are included in this recall. Pottery Wheel Kits sold after October 2003 with different SKU #s are not included in this recall.. Recalled by Curiosity Kits Inc., of Hunt Valley, Md.. Units affected: About 150.
Why was this product recalled?
The brown clay contained in the Pottery Wheel kits could contain excess levels of bacteria, posing a risk of illness to users.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the pottery wheel kits and return the kits to any Discovery Channel store, or contact Discovery Channel stores' customer service, to receive a full refund or credit of the $39.95 purchase price or a replacement Pottery Wheel Kit and a $5 Discovery Channel store gift certificate.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 26, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04533.