CPSC recall 01193

Let's Start™ Numbers and "Optical Illusions Lab" educational kits

• CPSC
• unknown
• Published 2026-03-13

On 2026-03-13 the CPSC announced a recall of Let's Start™ Numbers and "Optical Illusions Lab" educational kits by Advantage Publishers Group, citing the red painted numbers on the acetate stencil sheet included in the "Let's Start™" kit contain lead; and the gold paint bearing the words "Kasy's Extrafine" on the black pen incl….

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Product

Let's Start™ Numbers and "Optical Illusions Lab" educational kits | The "Let's Start™" kit has a blue and red cover with a dog on the front, and contains an interactive book that uses exercises and activities to introduce children to numbers. The clear acetate stencil sheet is part of a packet of activity pieces, including a cleaning sponge, counting coins, a magic pen, and a counting frame. On the back of the kit, it reads in part, "This product is suitable for use only by children over 4 years of age." The "Optical Illusions" kit has a multi- colored cover with various geometric shapes, and reads in part, "Only for use by children over 8 years of age and under adult supervision." The black pen is included with an activity book and various shapes and images used to perform optical experiments.

Reason

The red painted numbers on the acetate stencil sheet included in the "Let's Start™" kit contain lead; and the gold paint bearing the words "Kasy's Extrafine" on the black pen included in the "Optical Illusions" kit has lead.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Advantage-Publishers-Group-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Educational-Kits

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