Reported May 12, 2017
Little Passports Recalls Science Kits Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd. of China
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits
- Amount recalled
- About 7,000 (in addition, 700 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at At www.littlepassports.com to Little Passports subscribers in February 2017 for between $18 and $21..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The battery packs included in the science kits can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received seven reports of the battery packs overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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