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Bulk Unlimited Recalls Children's Globes Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Reported: March 21, 2019 Initiated: March 21, 2019 #19731

Product Description

This recall involves children's Little Experimenter 3-in-1 World globes. The globes show the countries in different colors, the oceans in blue and black text for each country, capitals, deserts and ocean names. They have an orange base with two white buttons that light up the globe and display a projection of stars and constellations in color-changing motion. Little Experimenter is printed on the base of the Globe. Date Code 102018-107 is printed on a sticker on the battery compartment cover and on the product packaging right below the UPC or barcode.

Reason for Recall

The globe's internal wires can short out and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take away the recalled globes from children, stop using them and contact Bulk Unlimited to receive a free replacement globe. Bulk Unlimited is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves children's Little Experimenter 3-in-1 World globes. The globes show the countries in different colors, the oceans in blue and black text for each country, capitals, deserts and ocean names. They have an orange base with two white buttons that light up the globe and display a projection of stars and constellations in color-changing motion. Little Experimenter is printed on the base of the Globe. Date Code 102018-107 is printed on a sticker on the battery compartment cover and on the product packaging right below the UPC or barcode.. Units affected: About 3,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The globe's internal wires can short out and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take away the recalled globes from children, stop using them and contact Bulk Unlimited to receive a free replacement globe. Bulk Unlimited is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 21, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19731.