# Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes
> **CPSC recall** · 2008-06-05 · 08298 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 08298
- **Date:** 2008-06-05
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Animal Tracking Explorer Kit

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Animal-Tracking-Explorer-Kit-Recalled-by-MindWare-Contains-Chemical-That-Irritates-Skin-and-Eyes)
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