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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 10726

Carolina Function Generator Kits

Published May 23, 2014 · Recall initiated: March 25, 2010

What's the 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.

What to 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.

Recall details

Brand
Carolina Biological Supply Co., of Burlington, N.C.
Distributor
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.
Country
US
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