Children's Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-03-25 · 10726
Hazards
The yellow lids in the kits contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall
Number
10726
Date
2010-03-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Carolina Function Generator Kits
Companies
Retailer(s)
Carolina's catalogs and online at www.carolina.com nationwide and directly to schools from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $34. They were also sold with "Math Out of the Box Kits" for between $780 and $2,930.
Importer(s)
Carolina Biological Supply Co., of Burlington, N.C.
Country of manufacture
Canada
Description
This recall involves the Carolina Function Generator Kits that are mathematical function teaching aids. The kit consists of a yellow plastic lid, leg stands, base and whiteboard cards. The yellow lids have two slots labeled "IN" and "OUT" and are embossed with the name "Carolina" and "Lid" in raised letters.