Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published February 17, 2021
Anker Play 10-in-1 Science Kit Recall: Lead Paint Hazard
Anker Play recalls 10-in-1 Science Kits due to lead paint on magnets exceeding federal safety limits. Lead exposure risks health issues for young children. Consumers must stop using and return kits for refunds.
Paint on the red and blue magnet contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. In addition, the product packaging lacks the required warning labels for magnets and balloons.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Anker Play is recalling its 10-in-1 Science Kits because the red and blue magnets contain lead paint that violates federal safety standards. This poses a health risk to young children who might ingest the paint. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2906-anker-play-10-in-1-science-kit-recall-lead-paint.
“Anker Play 10-in-1 Science Kit Recall: Lead Paint Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2906-anker-play-10-in-1-science-kit-recall-lead-paint. Based on CPSC recall #9002 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Anker-Play-Products-Recalls-10-in-1-Incredible-Inventions-Science-Kit-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Federal-Lead-Paint-Ban).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 17, 2021, that Anker Play Products is recalling the 10-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kit due to a violation of the federal lead paint ban. Owners should immediately stop using the kit and contact Anker Play Products for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
Anker Play Products 10-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kit
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled science kit, take the included red and blue magnet away from children, and contact Anker Play Products to receive a full refund. Contact the company toll-free at 877-236-1945 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at customerservice@ankerpp.com or online at www.ankerpp.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
The hazard
The paint on the red and blue magnet contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. The product packaging also lacks the required warning labels for magnets and balloons. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Lontcs Busy Board Recall: Lead Poisoning Risk (2026-09-10), Magnet Fidget Spinner Sets Recalled: Risk of Serious Injury from Magnet Ingestion (2025-11-20) and Luminous Fidget Spinner Balls Recall: Battery Ingestion Risk (2026-05-28).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for the 10-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kit with a red and blue painted magnet bar. The kit has an "Adventure Club" logo printed in yellow, blue, and green on the front box.
Brand
Anker Play
Product
10-in-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kits
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Kit
Immediately stop using the recalled science kit and remove the red and blue magnet from children.
Contact Anker Play
Reach out to Anker Play Products for a full refund of the kit.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled science kit, take the included red and blue magnet away from children, and contact Anker Play Products to receive a full refund.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Menards and small independent toy stores nationwide from August 2020 through November 2020 for about $6.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Anker Play
We’ve drafted a message you can send Anker Play to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9002 — Anker Play 10-in-1 Science Kit Recall: Lead Paint Hazard
Hello,
I own a Anker Play 10-in-1 Science Kit Recall: Lead Paint Hazard that is covered by recall 9002 from Anker Play.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled science kit, take the included red and blue magnet away from children, and contact Anker Play Products to receive a full refund.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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