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Children's Animal Tracking Explorer Kit Recalled by MindWare; Contains Chemical That Irritates Skin and Eyes

CPSC recall 08298. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The powder in the kit marked "plaster of paris" is actually calcium hydroxide, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation to children using the product.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should immediately take the recalled explorer kit away from children and contact MindWare to receive either a free replacement product or for a full refund.

CPSC recall 08298 has the recall date 5 Jun 2008. The notice names the firm MindWare. The recall has about 2,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical. CPSC gives the product type Science Kits.

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CPSC recall 08298: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Units2,200
Description
The recalled "Animal Tracking Explorer Kit" includes a bag of white powder marked "plaster of paris" which is actually calcium hydroxide. It also includes nature study tools and equipment (field lens, specimen jars and bags, labels, puff bottle, plastic gloves, spatula, cardboard strips, paper clips, mixing pot, tweezers, spoon, notebook) and Explorer Guide.
ProductAnimal Tracking Explorer Kit, About 2,200, Science Kits
Sold atThe firm's Web site, www.MindWareOnline.com, and by MindWare's catalog from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $25.
ImporterMindWare
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
2,200Median of 2008: 9,500
CPSC recalls of 2008
392
Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
22%
Recalls of 2008 in the category Science Kits
1%
Recalls on the register that name MindWare
2

Other recalls of the firm

Other CPSC recalls that name MindWare
DateRecall
21 Jan 2016Chillafish Recalls Children's Balance Bikes Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Official channels

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08298. https://recallregister.com/product/4317-children-s-animal-tracking-explorer-kit-recalled-by-mindware-contains/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 08298 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: None reported.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: The firm's Web site, www.MindWareOnline.com, and by MindWare's catalog from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $25.
How many units are in CPSC recall 08298?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 2,200
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: China