Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 12, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Little Passports Recalls Science Kits Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

17746

Brand / firm

Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd., of China

Sold / distributed

At www.littlepassports.com to Little Passports subscribers in February 2017 for between $18 and $21.

Why it was recalled

The battery packs included in the science kits can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What was recalled

This recall involves the Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits with "Make an Electromagnet" and "Aurora in a Box" experiments that use battery packs. The kits were sent to Little Passports subscribers in February 2017. The "Magnet Lab" experiment and comic book included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights kit do not use battery packs and can still be used.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.