Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by
Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes
Why was Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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 [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Animal Tracking Explorer Kit
- Company
- MindWare, of Roseville, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 2,200
- Sold at
- The firm's Web site, www.MindWareOnline.com, and by MindWare's catalog from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $25.
- Recall date
- June 5, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.