This page has been archived on the Web
Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.
Archived – "Ideal" and "Brighter Child" Science Kits
- Starting date:
- August 1, 2006
- Posting date:
- August 1, 2006
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001382
Affected products
"Ideal" and "Brighter Child" Science Kits
Product description
The following models of "Ideal" and "Brighter Child" Science Kits are affected by this recall:
- "The Science Search Lab: Light" (ISBN 0768228344)
- "All About Electricity" (ISBN 1588456110)
- "All About Magnets" (ISBN 1588456145)
- "The Science Search Lab: Electricity" (ISBN 0768228425)
For full CPSC release with photos:
School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard.
Hazard identified
The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Number sold
1,636 units were sold in Canada, predominantly in British Columbia.
Time period sold
July 2004 through July 2006.
Companies
- Distributor
-
School Specialty Publishing
Tel: 1-800-253-5469
Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)
What you should do
Consumers are instructed to immediately take the science kits away from children and return them to the retailer or contact School Specialty Publishing for a refund.
Consumer contact: For more information, consumers can contact School Specialty Publishing toll-free at 800-253-5469 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.