The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10726·Announced 2010-03-25

Carolina Function Generator Kits Recalled Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Carolina Biological Supply is recalling Function Generator Kits because the yellow lids contain excessive lead, posing a health risk to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Carolina Biological Supply Co. is recalling approximately 2,300 Carolina Function Generator Kits. These mathematical function teaching aids consist of a yellow plastic lid, leg stands, base, and whiteboard cards. The yellow lids feature two slots labeled "IN" and "OUT" and are embossed with the name "Carolina" and "Lid" in raised letters.

The recall is due to the yellow lids containing excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The kits were sold nationwide through Carolina's catalogs and online at www.carolina.com, as well as directly to schools, from February 2009 through January 2010. They were sold for about $34 and also with "Math Out of the Box Kits" for between $780 and $2,930. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Carolina Function Generator Kits
Manufacturer
Carolina Biological Supply Co., of Burlington, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Educational Materials
Hazard
Affected units
2,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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