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Product recall · CPSCMarch 21, 2019Serious
Bulk Unlimited Children's Globes
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The globe's internal wires can short out and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take away the recalled globes from children, stop using them and contact Bulk Unlimited to receive a free replacement globe. Bulk Unlimited is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Bulk Unlimited toll-free at 877-206-1171 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.littleexperimenter.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves children's Little Experimenter 3-in-1 World globes. The globes show the countries in different colors, the oceans in blue and black text for each country, capitals, deserts and ocean names. They have an orange base with two white buttons that light up the globe and display a projection of stars and constellations in color-changing motion. Little Experimenter is printed on the base of the Globe. Date Code 102018-107 is printed on a sticker on the battery compartment cover and on the product packaging right below the UPC or barcode.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,000
- Recall date
- March 21, 2019
- Brand
- Bulk Unlimited Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Bulk Unlimited has received two reports of the globe overheating with one igniting. No injuries have been reported.
Online at Amazon, eBay and Littleexperimenter.com from October 2018 through January 2019 for about $30.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bulk Unlimited Recalls Children's Globes Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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