Science Expeditions Kit (Little Passports) – Burn Hazard (2017)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits
Brand
Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd., of China
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd., of China is recalling Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits. The hazard is: The battery packs included in the science kits can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves the Science Expeditions Northern Lights science kits with "Make an Electromagnet" and "Aurora in a Box" experiments that use battery packs. The kits were sent to Little Passports subscribers in February 2017. The "Magnet Lab" experiment and comic book included in the Science Expeditions Northern Lights kit do not use battery packs and can still be used.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The battery packs included in the science kits can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs included in the kits and contact Little Passports for a Crystal Growing Kit replacement product or coupon for $12 off any kit in Little Passports' online store. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026