Product name | “Professor Wacko’s Exothermic Exuberance” chemistry kits. |
Description | The kits contain (2) two-ounce bottles of glycerine and potassium permanganate. The bottles are identical, except for their labels and contents. |
Problem | The chemistry kits, marketed for children ages 10 and older, demonstrate how heat and fire are generated through a chemical reaction. If after use, a child or adult inadvertently switches the bottle caps, causing small portions of the chemicals to mix, an unexpected fire may result. In addition, the kit does not have adequate warnings and directions for safe use. |
Distribution | Nationwide at school supply stores and at natural Wonders stores. |
Company | Wild Goose Company, 800-373-1498. |
Dates sold | September 1993 through February 1994. |
Date posted | 12/27/2001 |
Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |