Carolina Biological Supply · Recalled
Children's Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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.
- Units
- About 2,300
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $34–$2,930
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Educational Materials
- Made in
- Canada
- Recalled by
- Carolina Biological Supply Co., of Burlington, N.C.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Carolina toll-free at (877) 316-1848 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.carolina.com or by email at function.generator@carolina.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 25 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.