CPSC recall 08298
Animal Tracking Explorer Kit
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Animal Tracking Explorer Kit by Mindware, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08298 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-06-05 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Mindware |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Animal Tracking Explorer Kit | 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.
Reason
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.
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/2008/Childrens-Animal-Tracking-Explorer-Kit-Recalled-by-MindWare-Contains-Chemical-That-Irritates-Skin-and-Eyes
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