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CPSCRecalled Mar 25, 2010 · #10726

Children's Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Carolina Function Generator Kits
Type
Educational Materials
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
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.
Made in
Canada

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice