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POOF-Slinky Inc. recalls Scientific Explorer Science Education Kits
- Starting date:
- January 20, 2014
- Posting date:
- January 20, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Chemical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-37605
Affected products
POOF®-Slinky®/Scientific Explorer Lava-Blasting Volcano Kit and POOF®-Slinky®/Scientific Explorer My First Chemistry Kit
Product description
Product Name | Manufacturer reference | UPC |
---|---|---|
Lava-Blasting Volcano Kit | OS6802003 | 781968020032 |
My First Chemistry Kit | OSA508 | 781968005084 |
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has revealed that the recalled kits contain hazardous chemicals and have been sold in Canada without the required safety warning statements and labels. These labels direct the user to important safety information regarding use of the chemicals provided with the product. In addition, it has been identified that the Lava-Blasting Volcano Kit contains a substance in a quantity which exceeds that allowed under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and its Regulations. Inclusion of prohibited quantities of substances and a lack of required labelling can both lead to serious adverse health effects.
Neither Health Canada nor POOF-Slinky Inc. have received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 912 of the recalled Lava-Blasting Volcano Kits and 456 of the My First Chemistry Kits were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled science education kits were sold from August 2013 to November 2013.
Place of origin
Manufactured in United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Poof Slinky Inc.
Plymouth
Michigan
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled kits away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.