Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits
CPSC Recall #17-746 — May 12, 2017
Product
Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits
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.
Hazard
The battery packs included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received seven reports of the battery packs overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 7,000 (in addition, 700 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
At www.littlepassports.com to Little Passports subscribers in February 2017 for between $18 and $21.
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd., of China
Importer
Little Passports Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Manufactured In
China