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Labels and age grades
The maker. CPSC staff say their Age Determination Guidelines "are not a mandatory rule."
CPSC says a small part is any object that "fits, without compressing and in any orientation, entirely into the small parts cylinder."
Hazards
CPSC says to seek immediate medical attention, and not to wait for symptoms.
The National Capital Poison Center says: "Don't delay. Immediate treatment decreases severity." Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222, or 911 in an emergency.
Kits and recalls
Federal labeling rules for chemistry sets and similar kits call for cautions on their chemicals and an adult supervision statement. Read and follow every caution that comes with a kit.
Search cpsc.gov/Recalls before you buy or use a toy, new or used.
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No. Follow the kit's instructions and supervision directions.
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Safety line
General information only, for adults choosing toys for children. We do not test, certify, or rate any product, and we do not say any toy or kit is safe or right for a particular child or age. Before you buy or use one, read the maker's age grade, warnings, and instructions, follow any adult supervision directions, and check for recalls at cpsc.gov/Recalls. Keep small parts, magnets, button and coin batteries, and kit chemicals away from young children. A swallowed magnet, button battery, or coin battery needs medical help right away; do not delay. If you think a child swallowed or touched something harmful, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222. In an emergency, call 911.
