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Little Passports Recalls Science Kits Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: May 12, 2017 Initiated: May 12, 2017 #17746

Product Description

This recall involves the Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits with "Make an Electromagnet" and "Aurora in a Box" experiments that use battery packs. The kits were sent to Little Passports subscribers in February 2017. The "Magnet Lab" experiment and comic book included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights kit do not use battery packs and can still be used.

Reason for Recall

The battery packs included in the science kits can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs included in the kits and contact Little Passports for a Crystal Growing Kit replacement product or coupon for $12 off any kit in Little Passports' online store. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 7,000 (in addition, 700 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Little-Passports-Recalls-Science-Kits-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Recall-Alert

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves the Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits with "Make an Electromagnet" and "Aurora in a Box" experiments that use battery packs. The kits were sent to Little Passports subscribers in February 2017. The "Magnet Lab" experiment and comic book included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights kit do not use battery packs and can still be used.. Recalled by Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 7,000 (in addition, 700 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The battery packs included in the science kits can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs included in the kits and contact Little Passports for a Crystal Growing Kit replacement product or coupon for $12 off any kit in Little Passports' online store. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 12, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17746.

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