Children's Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 10726 · Mar 25, 2010 · Carolina Biological Supply Co.
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10726
- Date
- Mar 25, 2010
- Company
- Carolina Biological Supply Co.
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- Carolina Function Generator Kits
- Product type
- Educational Materials
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled kits away from children and contact Carolina Biology Supply to obtain a free replacement kit. The firm is directly contacting purchasers of the educational kits.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled carolina function generator kits?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled kits away from children and contact Carolina Biology Supply to obtain a free replacement kit. The firm is directly contacting purchasers of the educational kits.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.