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

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

Recall #: 06240
Affected scope: About 43,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

School Specialty Publishing, of Columbus, Ohio recalled This recall involves "Ideal" and "Brighter Child" brand science kits. Models included are….

School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard was recalled by School Specialty Publishing, of Columbus, Ohio in August 22, 2006. Reason: The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the science kits and return them to the place of …. Verify recall #06240 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

School Specialty Publishing, of Columbus, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard..

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agency class: August 22, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06240 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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 11¾-inch by 12-inch boxes with a plastic window and door flap on the front.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	06240
Date reported	August 22, 2006
Date initiated	August 22, 2006
Recalling firm	School Specialty Publishing, of Columbus, Ohio
Affected scope	About 43,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 22, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06240.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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