1998-04-01 10:00:00+02 by Dan Lyke 0 comments
Just when I thought I'd had a completely fulfilling childhood, along comes this recall notice for Professor Wacko's Exothermic Exuberance chemistry kit. Man, I want one of these things now. From the recall notice:
The kit contains (2) two-ounce bottles of glycerine and potassium permanganate. The bottles are identical, except for their labels and contents. 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. CPSC is aware of at least two house fires that reportedly resulted from the above scenario. In addition, the kit does not have adequate warnings and directions for safe use.
Coooooool.