Little Passports is recalling approximately 7,000 Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits because the included battery packs can overheat. There have been seven reports of these battery packs overheating, which poses a serious burn hazard to children during use. The kits were sold to Little Passports subscribers in February 2017 for between $18 and $21. Affected consumers can receive a replacement Crystal Growing Kit or a $12 coupon for the online store.
The battery packs used in the 'Make an Electromagnet' and 'Aurora in a Box' experiments can overheat during operation. This overheating can cause the plastic casing to melt or become hot enough to cause burn injuries to the user.
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs included in the kits and contact Little Passports for a Crystal Growing Kit replacement product or coupon for $12 off any kit in Little Passports' online store. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Science Expeditions Northern Lights kits
Instruction packet included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights kits
The battery pack included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights kits
The “Make an Electromagnet” experiment included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights kits
The “Aurora in a Box” experiment included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights kits
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response