CPSC recall 06240
Ideal and "Brighter Child" Brand Science Kits
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-07-12
On 2024-07-12 the CPSC announced a recall of Ideal and "Brighter Child" Brand Science Kits by School Specialty Publishing, citing the battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06240 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2006-08-22 |
| Published | 2024-07-12 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | School Specialty Publishing |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Ideal and "Brighter Child" Brand Science Kits | This recall involves "Ideal" and "Brighter Child" brand science kits. Models included are "All About Electricity," "All About Magnets," "The Science Search Lab: Electricity," and "The Science Search Lab: Light." The kits were sold in brightly colored 11¾-inch by 12-inch boxes with a plastic window and door flap on the front.
Reason
The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
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/2006/School-Specialty-Publishing-Recalls-Childrens-Science-Kits-for-Thermal-Burn-Hazard
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