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Recall of U.S Versions of CHEM C500/C1000/C2000/C3000 and Spectacular Science Experiment Kits
- Starting date:
- December 19, 2013
- Posting date:
- December 19, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Children's Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Chemical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-37293
Affected products
Various Thames & Kosmos brand science experiment kits
Product description
This recall affects selected Science Experiment Kits (Chemistry Sets) under the Thames & Kosmos brand. The affected kits are as follows:
CHEM C500 and CHEM C1000 Experiment Kits – All U.S. versions sold in Canada are recalled. (Note: Canadian versions of the C500 and C1000 distributed by Filosofia/FILOFILO are not recalled (see lower 4 images to the right indicating presence of “12+” stickers and required Canadian warnings that distinguish Filosofia product from the U.S. sourced products).
CHEM C2000, CHEM C3000, and Spectacular Science Experiment Kits – All versions of these products sold in Canada are recalled.
All Canadian versions of the C500 and C1000 experiment kits being sold through Filosofia (Filosofia is the Canadian distributor of Thames and Kosmos products, see pictures below) are fully compliant and meet or exceed all regulations under the Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act and are not recalled.
The U.S. versions of the kits in question have entered the country without the knowledge of either Filosofia or Thames and Kosmos and it is only the U.S. versions of the kits that are being recalled."
Hazard identified
It has been identified that the C500 and C1000 experiment 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 and communicate recommended age suitability for use of the products. In addition, it has been identified that the C2000, C3000, and the Spectacular Science experiment kits contain prohibited substances under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and its Regulations. Inclusion of prohibited substances and a lack of required labelling can both lead to serious adverse health effects.
Neither Health Canada, nor Filosofia, nor Thames & Kosmos have received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these products.
Number sold
unknown
Time period sold
Since December 19 2013, these products have been sold in Canada for at least five years.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Germany for Thames & Kosmos in the United States.
Companies
- Retailer
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Various importers, retailers and online sources
Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the products and contact your original place of purchase for any additional information or visit the firm's website for additional information (note that this information page will be available to the public in the very near future but may not be active at the time of posting of this recall).
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.