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

Name: Little Passports Recalls Science Kits Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Brand: Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd., of China
SKU: CPSC-17746
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Veröffentlicht: 12. Mai 2017Rückruf-ID: 17746Kategorie: VerbraucherprodukteLand: Vereinigte Staaten

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Grund für den Rückruf / Gefahr

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

Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation

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.

Betroffene Produkte

Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Little-Passports-Recalls-Science-Kits-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Recall-Alert
Title	Little Passports Recalls Science Kits Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo%201.jpg?JmzLXQ0rzexwsKE38yqKbYPvJjOngojb
Images › 1 › Caption	Science Expeditions Northern Lights kits
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 2_0.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Instruction packet included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights kits
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 3.png
Images › 3 › Caption	The battery pack included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights kits
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo%204_0.jpg?yk_LyH5R1rGbjPVNrrj2mW6L1Xl2knfQ
Images › 4 › Caption	The “Make an Electromagnet” experiment included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights kits
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 5_0.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	The “Aurora in a Box” experiment included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights kits
Hazards › Name	The battery packs included in the science kits can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received seven reports of the battery packs overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits
Products › Number Of Units	About 7,000 (in addition, 700 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	8051
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Little Passports Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Retailers › Name	At www.littlepassports.com to Little Passports subscribers in February 2017 for between $18 and $21.
Recall Date	2017-05-12T00:00:00
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.
Distributors › Name	Little Passports Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Recall Number	17746
Manufacturers › Name	Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd., of China
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/63230r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Little Passports toll-free at 866-991-4547 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.littlepassports.com and click on "Product Safety" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2017-05-12T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately

Safety Steps

1Verify Product Identifiers

Check the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.

2Isolate & Discontinue Use

Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.

3Claim Free Statutory Remedy

Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.

4Report Adverse Incidents

If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).

Your Legal Rights as a Consumer

Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall

FAQ Guide

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Little Passports Recalls Science Kits Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)?

Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.

Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?

Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.

Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?

In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.

Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?

This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.

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Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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