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Bulk Unlimited Recalls Little Experimenter Globes Due to Fire Hazard

Bulk Unlimited recalls Little Experimenter children's globes sold online due to overheating wires that pose fire and burn risks. Contact for a free replacement.

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #8516Consumer productBulk Unlimited
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Bulk Unlimited is recalling Little Experimenter 3-in-1 World globes because the internal wires can short out and overheat, creating a fire and burn hazard. Two reports of overheating have been received, with one globe igniting, though no injuries were reported. Consumers are urged to stop using the product immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3394-bulk-unlimited-recalls-little-experimenter-globes-due-to-fire-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3394-bulk-unlimited-recalls-little-experimenter-globes-due-to-fire-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8516

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“Bulk Unlimited Recalls Little Experimenter Globes Due to Fire Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3394-bulk-unlimited-recalls-little-experimenter-globes-due-to-fire-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8516 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Bulk-Unlimited-Recalls-Childrens-Globes-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Recall-Alert).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on March 21, 2019, that Bulk Unlimited is recalling Little Experimenter Children's Globes due to fire and burn hazards. Consumers should immediately stop using the globes and contact the company for a free replacement.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Bulk Unlimited
  • Product: Little Experimenter Children's Globe (Little Experimenter 3-in-1 World globe)
  • Date Code: 102018-107 on battery compartment sticker and packaging
  • Sold online at Amazon, eBay, and Littleexperimenter.com from October 2018 through January 2019

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. Contact the company 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.

The hazard

The globe's internal wires can short out and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Bulk Unlimited has received two reports of the globe overheating with one igniting. No injuries have been reported.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Bethlehem Lights Sphere Recall (2026-05-21), Frigidaire Minifridges with Fire/Burn Hazard (2026-01-15), and Excel Industries LED Light Kits Recall (2026-08-27).

How to tell if you have this one

Look for a globe with an orange base, two white buttons that light up the globe and project stars, and 'Little Experimenter' printed on the base. Check the sticker on the battery compartment cover or product packaging for Date Code 102018-107.

  • Brand
    Bulk Unlimited
  • Product
    Little Experimenter children's globes
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop using the globe

    Immediately take the recalled globe away from children and discontinue use due to fire and burn risks.

  2. Contact Bulk Unlimited

    Call 877-206-1171 or visit http://www.littleexperimenter.com to request a free replacement globe.

Official remedy

What CPSC says 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.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Bulk Unlimited to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 8516 — Bulk Unlimited Recalls Little Experimenter Globes Due to Fire Hazard

Hello,

I own a Bulk Unlimited Recalls Little Experimenter Globes Due to Fire Hazard that is covered by recall 8516 from Bulk Unlimited.

The official recall notice states: 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.

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.

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Where this comes from

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.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #8516 (March 21, 2019)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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