CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Children's Educational Kits Recalled by Carolina Biology Supply Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
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 Details
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.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
10726
Product Information
Product Name
Carolina Function Generator Kits
Product Type
Educational Materials
Number of Units
About 2,300
Imported By
Carolina Biological Supply Co., of Burlington, N.C.
Manufactured In
Canada