Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes
USChildren's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The powder in the kit marked "plaster of paris" is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled "Animal Tracking Explorer Kit" includes a bag of white powder marked "plaster of paris" which is actually calcium hydroxide. It also includes nature study tools and equipment (field lens, specimen jars and bags, labels, puff bottle, plastic gloves, spatula, cardboard strips, paper clips, mixing pot, tweezers, spoon, notebook) and Explorer Guide.
Affected Products
Animal Tracking Explorer Kit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Animal-Tracking-Explorer-Kit-Recalled-by-MindWare-Contains-Chemical-That-Irritates-Skin-and-Eyes |
| Title | Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/69630800121343b88f596f55e097d620.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Animal Tracking Explorer Kit |
| Hazards › Name | The powder in the kit marked "plaster of paris" is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Animal Tracking Explorer Kit |
| Products › Type | Science Kits |
| Products › Category I D | 2113 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,200 |
| Recall I D | 4317 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled explorer kit away from children and contact MindWare to receive either a free replacement product or for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | MindWare, of Roseville, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | The firm's Web site, www.MindWareOnline.com, and by MindWare's catalog from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2008-06-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled "Animal Tracking Explorer Kit" includes a bag of white powder marked "plaster of paris" which is actually calcium hydroxide. It also includes nature study tools and equipment (field lens, specimen jars and bags, labels, puff bottle, plastic gloves, spatula, cardboard strips, paper clips, mixing pot, tweezers, spoon, notebook) and Explorer Guide. |
| Recall Number | 08298 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact MindWare at (800) 588-1072 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT, or email the firm at custserv@mindware.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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