CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall to Replace Educational Kits
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-879.
The "Let's Start™" kit has a blue and red cover with a dog on the front, and contains an interactive book that uses exercises and activities to introduce children to numbers. The clear acetate stencil sheet is part of a packet of activity pieces, including a cleaning sponge, counting coins, a magic pen, and a counting frame. On the back of the kit, it reads in part, "This product is suitable for use only by children over 4 years of age." The "Optical Illusions" kit has a multi- colored cover with various geometric shapes, and reads in part, "Only for use by children over 8 years of age and under adult supervision." The black pen is included with an activity book and various shapes and images used to perform optical experiments.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-879.
Consumers should immediately remove the stencil sheets and pens from the activity kits and discard them. Customers should call Advantage Publishers Group to order a replacement piece.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Retail Stores, National Book Chains, Wholesalers And Distributors, And Membership Warehouse Clubs Nationwide Sold The Educational Kits, From February 1999 Through May 2001, For Between $13 And $20. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-879.
Customers should call Lilian Shia (858-450-3556) or Lynn Brennan (858-457-2500 X-2575) at Advantage Publishers Group. Consumers also can obtain information by going to the company's website at www.advantagebooksonline.com
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Retail Stores, National Book Chains, Wholesalers And Distributors, And Membership Warehouse Clubs Nationwide Sold The Educational Kits, From February 1999 Through May 2001, For Between $13 And $20. Recall FAQ
Retail Stores, National Book Chains, Wholesalers And Distributors, And Membership Warehouse Clubs Nationwide Sold The Educational Kits, From February 1999 Through May 2001, For Between $13 And $20. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Advantage Publishers Group Announce Recall to Replace Educational Kits. The notice was published on July 10, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 160,000 units are potentially affected.