Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-06-05 · 08298
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
08298
Date
2008-06-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Animal Tracking Explorer Kit
Companies
Retailer(s)
The firm's Web site, www.MindWareOnline.com, and by MindWare's catalog from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $25.
Importer(s)
MindWare, of Roseville, Minn.
Country of manufacture
China
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.