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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)

Published: May 12, 2017Recall ID: 17746Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

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

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Recalling FirmShenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd., of China

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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