Some of the best star and night sky projectors are those that are genuinely useful STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) teaching and learning tools. In a classroom or even a home-learning setup, they can help visualise big ideas, enable children to practice observation skills and spark enquiry-led activities that go beyond the realm of space and into how we deal with scientific problems more generally.

When it comes to buying one of the best star projectors on the market, if you’re buying for younger children, the sweet spot is often a projector that’s robust, easy to operate and paired with prompts that can turn visually impressive starscapes into learning opportunities. For teens and adults, look for sharper optics, better coverage, quieter operation and more flexibility. Things like timers, accurate rotation and fine focus allow greater control, so the projector can double as a calm, distraction-free tool for independent study or planetarium-style demos.

In this article, we’ll dive into a collection of some of the best star projectors for a learning environment, detailing the pros, cons and what to look for with each product.

The quick list

The best STEM star projectors we recommend in 2026

Best overall

POCOCO’s Galaxy Projector is a streamlined projector that focuses on projection quality and a straightforward, classroom-friendly control layout. In our previous four-star POCOCO Galaxy star projector review, we noted the simple three-button operation (power, rotation, sleep timer) and the absence of extra gimmicks, which is beneficial when trying to keep attention on the learning qualities of a projector rather than what else it can offer.

The biggest draw is the high-quality photographic look that comes from the included dicks. POCOCO markets an optical setup with multiple lenses and high-resolution discs, and in practice, the better discs can look impressively crisp for the money. We think that the result is a projection that feels closer to a mini exhibition than a novelty toy. In a STEM learning environment, this makes it ideal for small-group discussions, as the images are clear

If you want a smart-home experience, voice control or built-in soundscapes, this isn’t for you, and because the content is disc-driven, expanding the curriculum often means buying more discs. But in return, you get a device that’s easy to set up, predictable to run and genuinely effective for inquiry-led STEM activities with high-quality, realistic images.

• Read our full POCOCO Galaxy Projector review

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Best for current night sky

The National Geographic Astro Planetarium has clearly been designed with education in mind, so some of its features get our tick from the word go. The planetarium approach is excellent — the device is designed to project stars/constellations in a way that supports discussion of what’s visible on a given day and time, rather than simply bathing the room in a decorative nebula. In practice, that makes it much easier to build activities around prediction and observation.

With a projection area of around 5.25 x 7.4 feet (1.6 x 2.2 meters) at 6.5 feet (2 m) distance and 190-lumen output, it’s more capable than many toy-grade units, but we found that, like most slide/disc systems, the experience depends heavily on the disc quality and your room conditions. It does need quite a darkened, blacked-out space to get the best out of it.

It's nice to see some quality-of-life features, which will help when you’re using it for calm-down corners or sensory-friendly learning time. You can also connect it up to music and it comes with its own FM radio, which is a nice touch for home bedroom users. For educators, the overall package is easy to justify. It’s not the most premium projection you can buy, but it’s well-suited to be ready for the classroom straight out of the box.

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Best for classrooms

Govee’s Galaxy Star Light Projector is best understood as a smart room tool rather than a traditional planetarium, but that can be a big advantage in STEM environments that need flexibility. Control options are a highlight — this includes app and voice control and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. It’s non-scientific in the sense that it’s more about the effects than a true replication of the night sky, but you can set up scenes for different contexts — a calm ‘night sky’ for a space story session, for example, or a brighter dynamic aurora with RGB and effect controls in the app.

There are built-in sound setups, including preset white noise options and Bluetooth speaker functionality, which can support sensory-friendly environments or winding-down routines after active learning in an educational context. The speaker won’t rival other audio-first devices, but from a practical perspective, the level of sound and visual control helps educators manage attention and sessions remotely and with ease.

You won’t be buying this to teach constellations with precision, but it’s an immersive piece of kit. If we were to have one criticism, it’s that the motors are quite noisy. It’s best enjoyed in a larger environment, rather than your bedroom or living room.

• Read the full Govee Star Light Projector review at our sister site Space.com

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Best on a budget

The Brainstorm Deep Space Home Planetarium & Projector’s headline feature is its set of NASA image slides. In the box, you get three discs containing 24 colour images in total, which are projected up to roughly 3 feet (1 m) wide in a dark room. There’s also information about each colour image accessible online with a “secret code” you can enter — especially useful for classroom or learning environments. We enjoyed the hands-on learning experience during our full Brainstorm Deep Space Home Planetarium review.

Alongside the image slides, it can project rotating star or constellation patterns, which makes it flexible — you can run a short “mini planetarium” moment, then switch to imagery for deeper explanation. Add the night light dome, and the device also turns into a cool night light, so it’s also useful for kids’ bedrooms.

What’s quite nice about the Deep Space Home Planetarium & Projector is that it’s not trying to be a precision astronomy instrument. It’s geared much more towards use as a STEM engagement toolkit than an accurate star chart, so it deserves a place in this list. It’s less ideal for older students who want fidelity, but for primary school settings, clubs or family learning, it’s robust, intuitive and built around content that encourages curiosity instead of just ambience.

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Best interactive

As you can imagine from the name, Clementoni’s Science Lab Star Projector is aimed squarely at learning rather than mood lighting or atmosphere enhancement, which makes it easy to justify in STEM environments. It’s positioned for ages 8+ and uses a high-resolution, ultra-bright LED projection. With an accompanying free app and augmented-reality star maps, there are features here that can turn passive viewing into structured learning.

The STEM value is in the bridge between what’s on the ceiling and what learners can do next. A guided layer is especially useful when it comes to identifying objects and building vocabulary around key features in space. The AR/maps are particularly helpful for older kids who want to validate what they’re seeing and connect it to real sky knowledge.

If you’re thinking about a classroom environment, you’ll need to consider your school’s device policy — if students can’t use phones or tablets, you may not get the full benefit. But even without the app, it can still function as a stimulus tool for observation and discussion, especially when paired with printed supporting materials. One word of note is that power is typically via AA batteries, and we found they don’t last too long, so it’s worth budgeting for rechargeables.

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Best sleep aid

This is one of the most flexible disc-based projectors available for STEM learning for the money, and its strength lies in content variety. With 13 interchangeable projection films covering planets, galaxies, nebulas and constellation-style star fields, it provides an excellent ready-made visual library that can support multiple points of learning.

In practice, each disc can become the focus of a short activity. The inclusion of a manual focus ring is particularly valuable in STEM contexts, as it encourages learners to actively adjust the image and think about optics, sharpness and projection distance rather than passively watching. The projector includes 360-degree rotation and built-in timers, allowing learning to be tightly structured. USB-C power is another practical plus, making it easy to run from power banks or charging hubs without worrying about disposable batteries.

As with most disc projectors at this price point, some images are more illustrative than accurate and there’s no app or AR layer to guide interpretation. For primary to early secondary STEM learning, the Mexllex strikes an excellent balance between affordability, usability and educational flexibility.

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Best for young kids (3+)

Discovery’s planetarium-style projectors are often sold as a 2-in-1 experience — stars and planets — with a simple slide-disc system that’s easy for younger learners to operate with minimal supervision. In STEM settings, that simplicity is a feature and it’s nice to see good functionality without complicated extra tech or the need to connect to any further devices.

The set includes three discs with 24 slides in total, which gives you enough variety to run multiple short sessions without repeating the same content every time. It does feel a little cheap in terms of build quality, however, and like many affordable projectors, it won’t deliver the crisp, photographic realism of higher-end disc systems.

An older or more educated audience may notice this quickly. But if you have, teach or look after younger children and your priority is engagement and accessibility, it can do the job well. As a budget-friendly “first planetarium,” it’s best used as a guided teaching prop rather than a precision astronomy tool.

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Best STEM star projectors: comparison

Best STEM Star Projectors: Frequently Asked Questions

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How we tested the best STEM star projectors

We test each star projector the way families would at home. That means checking how easy it is for kids to set up and operate, how clearly it displays stars, constellations and planets, and whether it's fun, relaxing and educational.

We also assess its brightness, colors, timers and extra features. With these observations, we can recommend models that are both engaging for learning about the night sky and enjoyable for a relaxing bedtime.

Brainstorm Toys (Brainstorm Ltd) has developed a range of educational and interactive STEM toys, including a projector and nightlight selection. Here we're looking at the Deep Space Home Planetarium and Projector. 

It is designed to enable young budding astronomers to explore the wonders of space from their bedrooms, exploring NASA and Hubble Telescope images of spacecraft, planets and nebulas and transforming their rooms into the night sky thanks to the star projector function. 

They can sleep under the stars or spot well-known constellations as they glide across their ceiling. Adult space fans will probably want something a bit more grown-up, but this is definitely one of the best star projectors for young astronomers in the making.

Brainstorm Toys Deep Space Home Planetarium and Projector: Design

• Three-in-one functionality
• Child-friendly operation
• Sturdy and well-built

The Deep Space home planetarium has been designed with multiple functions — it displays rotating constellations and stars, projects slides with images on, and can be used as a glowing nightlight. 

The eye-catching purple and yellow box instantly caught our kids' attention, who eagerly awaited the unboxing. Small grabby hands were excited to investigate the projector once 3 x AA batteries (not included) had been inserted, starting with the constellations and stars. 

Initially, they did not realize there were two domes on top of each other and were initially disappointed with the projection — once they had figured out there was a top dome to remove, out shone lots of blue 'stars.' 

Spinning the projector on its axis, we found the slide viewer and tactile focus wheel. As with an old-fashioned overhead projector, the projector can be focused onto near or far surfaces to increase or decrease the size of the images. Image quality is maintained with minor focus adjustments, which our children managed to do intuitively and with ease.

We enjoyed looking at the images on the supplied discs (three included with eight images on each). Admittedly, on first use, our kids whizzed through the photos quickly before wandering off, possibly because there was no instantly apparent information detailing what they were looking at — more on that later.

The projector is navy blue and white, cylinder-shaped on a triangular base. The rotation is good, and it pivots vertically to access the different functions. It feels sturdy and well-built, the switches are large, and the battery pack has a safety screw. We likened the projector to a little robot, and you could quite easily add some googly eye stickers to make it look more fun!

Operating the projector with a single toggle switch to move between the planetarium and the projector is easy. The switch moves firmly and gives a satisfying click into place to the left, right or off position. The discs are fairly robust and slot into the projector one-way, meaning the projections will always be the correct way around.

Brainstorm Toys Deep Space Home Planetarium and Projector: Performance

• Star and constellation projection could be more refined
• Tactile focusing wheel
• Scientific imagery needs to be explained to youngsters

The projections of stars and constellations are suitable for a small room, but it doesn't have the 'wow' factor of the lasers used in some more sophisticated models of star projector. This is suited to a young audience though, and LED's are safer for young eyes. There is an abundance of blue stars visible in a dark room, and you can overlay constellations to enhance learning. The stars and constellations closest to the projector's position are sharper, the sharpness falls off towards the edges, however, they are sufficient for the young target audience.

Focusing is easy with a large tactile circular wheel. Our children identified how to improve the projected images and were intrigued by how it worked. It did not take long to achieve sharp pictures at widths up to one meter in diameter. We did find that the projector and the planetarium work best in a very dark room to provide a good experience, so you'd need to learn together at night or use blackout curtains.

The photographic images (taken by NASA and the Hubble Telescope) are interesting to view; however, unless you already know what the images are depicting you may not know what they are. That said 'amazing online information' can be found on the Brainstorm website when you use a 'secret code'. Here is where you can find snippets of information about each projection slide photograph. Unfortunately this feels like a bit of an afterthought for Brainstorm Ltd as some of them aren't finished and end mid-sentence! Of course, it isn't meant to be comprehensive, and the idea is that parents learn together with their children, and use the slides as talking points.

Brainstorm Toys Deep Space Home Planetarium and Projector: Functionality

• Hands-on experience 
• Battery-powered (3 x AA, not included)
• Motor is noisy

Children like to discover things by themselves — the tactile nature of this device, including the intuitive manual focus, chunky projection slide wheels and simple operation, allows them to be in charge of their own experience.

As a STEM toy, the Brainstorm Toys Deep Space projector ticks the boxes as it is easy to explain and use. Flip the cylindrical body to view rotating stars or constellations, or put on the translucent cap to transform the projector into a glowing blue nightlight. Simple operation using manually rotating disks and a focus wheel lets users explore the functions independently. Hopefully, it provokes curiosity about space and science as a broader subject. 

We like the portability of a battery-powered projector; it is safe enough for a child six and above to use without supervision in whichever room takes their fancy. Brainstorm recommends eight and above, but we think (and have witnessed) a sensible younger child interacting with the planetarium, and we found that was fine too. It can be put out of reach of toddlers and controlled by their parents.

We understand the logic behind the batteries as it's portable and safe, so your little ones won't get tangled up in wires or have a reason to go near wall sockets, but we would have liked the option to plug it into the mains — nightly use (especially using the night light each night) will quickly drain the batteries. 

There is a constant whir of the motor when in planetarium mode; it is not too offensive, but this may cause a distraction for some children while they are drifting off to sleep. We likened the sound to white noise and were not put off by it; we quite liked it.

Should I buy the Brainstorm Toys Deep Space Home Planetarium and Projector?

Brainstorm Ltd has created a user-friendly STEM projector that is highly interactive and fun for children. Using various NASA-created images, children can explore and learn about different aspects of space with pictures. We hear you ask, 'Could I just show them this on a phone screen?' Well, Yes! But that isn't the point. The point is that it is hands-on and engaging, encouraging discussion and exploration together or with friends.

We feel the Deep Space Home Planetarium and Projector is age-appropriate, expanding their knowledge and creating a sense of awe and wonder. The stars and constellations are soothing and enjoyable; children will enjoy falling asleep underneath them or just using them to enhance the ambiance in their bedrooms. The reasonable price makes this a great option for a first star projector meets home planetarium. 

If the Brainstorm Toys Deep Space Home Planetarium and Projector isn’t for you

For teenagers and adults, the Sega Toys Homestar Flux is an excellent alternative. If you can justify the price tag. This premium projector is based on discs of highly detailed NASA imagery to fill your space (rather than just meter-squared visuals). With expansion packs available to purchase, there are further opportunities for education and enjoyment. Powered by USB and 5-watt LEDs the Sega projector images are more visible in the light that the longer days are currently giving us, supporting parents with their battle for bedtime before dark!

Created by Bresser and National Geographic, the National Geographic Astro Planetarium has an eye-catching yellow and black spherical design and is marketed at children ages six and above. This is another battery-powered projector and therefore fully portable. Constellations are white and appear much sharper than those on the Brainstorm projector. There are labels on the constellations to aid understanding so users can transfer their knowledge to the real night sky. Extra discs can be purchased to increase your collection it has an integrated radio and speaker. The Astro Planetarium has a very competitive five-year warranty.

For a less 'educational' star projector for your little ones, consider the Dinosaur Egg Star Projector that we reviewed recently. It's a novelty item that would be great to give as a gift to any space or dinosaur-loving child. It is mains powered and comes with a remote for you to set a timer to turn it off. For a novelty item, we were pleasantly surprised with the build quality and projection. The 'lid' (the cracked shell) transforms the projector into a nightlight. It comes in at around the $20 price tag, which we think is more than reasonable to create an immersive experience.

Sega Toys has established itself as the leading manufacturer of home planetariums since its launch of the Sega Toys Homestar Original in 2006. Here we look at the 2018, and most recent release — the Sega Toys Homestar Flux. 

Aside from being seven ounces lighter, there isn't a vast difference between the Original and the Flux models apart from an upgrade from a 3-Watt LED to a 5-Watt LED, thus displaying clearer and brighter projections — many would say this is a significant difference, and therefore 'enough' to choose one over the other. 

The Flux also has illuminated controls (for seeing them in the dark) and upgraded packaging. Let's see if this lives up to the hype as one of the best star projectors.

Sega Toys Homestar Flux: Design

The packaging of the Sega Toys Homestar Flux is worth a special mention before we comment on the projector itself; it was a delight to receive, and it doubles up as an attractive storage box. Often with star projectors — in our experience — the packaging is obviously a second thought, and they usually lack an inspiring or attractive design, as well as being poor and flimsy quality. This model, however, stands out in a league of its own. While we are aware this doesn't affect the functionality of the product itself (aside from safe storage), giving a gift which you've paid a premium price for, you'd expect the first impression to be a good one, and that is what you are guaranteed here.

Moving on to the projector itself, the Sega Toys Homestar Flux is undoubtedly a smart-looking product. It is a spherical ball standing on affixed metal feet which are attached at either side. The satin black finish looks modern and premium, although be sure to keep a microfiber cloth handy to wipe off fingerprints and dust as it seems to show these up fairly quickly.

Everything about the projector seems intuitive. There's really no need to read the instructions to know how the device operates. Choose a disc (there are two provided), and plug it into the power. Flick the power switch, and you're away. The focus ring lets you sharpen the stars on the projection surface, as this will differ depending on the position of the projector and the distance from the device to your ceiling.

Although the Homestar Flux is often marketed as having illuminated buttons, which sounds useful, it is a little LED next to the buttons that illuminate rather than their labels, so you still need to remember which does what function. That said, there are only four of them so you'll quickly get used to it as we did. One turns the device on, one activates the timer, one is to decide the rotation direction and one activates the so-called 'shooting star.'

The stand can be positioned at any angle with the sphere able to pivot 360 degrees. You cant pivot the sphere horizontally, but of course, you can just turn the stand around to face the direction you want.

Sega Toys Homestar Flux: Performance

If you've already done some research into this home planetarium, you'll have likely read how quiet the motor is when in operation. We were pleased to find this is indeed the case. When turned on, you can only hear the faintest whir when in an otherwise silent room; we actually found this quite soothing in itself.

The projection is astonishingly clear and vivid (once focused), almost to the point of looking 'too sharp' to look like the real night sky. Just imagine you're in a dark sky area without any light pollution and a telescope with the widest field of view possible, and that is what you can see on your ceiling. The 5-Watt LED will let you see the projection of the stars even in the daytime or with the lights on, but as with all projections, it's best in a completely dark room.

Given this is one of the most expensive home star projectors on the market, you'd expect the quality and performance of the product to also be one of the best. In terms of a star projector with an excellent build quality which gives a high level of scientific accuracy — depending on the disc used — this is true.

Sega Toys Homestar Flux: Functionality

The Sega Homestar Flux is powered using a USB cable, giving you the flexibility to power it from any USB device, such as a laptop or power bank, instead of having to rely on a wall socket.

The sleep timer on the device can be set for 15, 30 or 60 minutes, giving peace of mind for an automatic shut off after you fall asleep or leave the house. If you don't set a timer, the device will power off after four hours, regardless.

One of the key points of the functionality of the Homestar Flux is the option to extend your catalog of discs. There are more than 30 compatible discs ranging from exceptional pin-sharp views from astronomical observatories in other countries, the stages of a solar eclipse, to the more novelty discs like swimming jellyfish or balloons at a hot air balloon festival.

There is a shooting star function, which appears at the same place on the projection at a fixed interval. For us, this is an unnecessary gimmick. If it were to vary the location of the projection or if there was a variation in frequency it would be more realistic, and we'd like it more.

Should I buy the Sega Toys Homestar Flux?

If you're looking for an adult, scientific star projector, and don't mind an initial fairly pricey investment, why not. It does what you'd expect of a home planetarium. It projects the night sky with clarity indoors, for you to explore stars and other extraterrestrial subjects (depending on the discs) using high-quality imagery. 

If the Sega Toys Homestar Flux isn’t for you

A couple of cheaper options do pretty much the same job as the Homestar Flux but with a little less sophistication. The first and probably closest rival is the National Geographic Home Planetarium. It has more functionality in that it has a built-in speaker and a time and date selector, so you can choose to view what the night sky looks like at any given time and date. It's a little on the clunky side, though, with garish yellow detailing, so not as sleek as the Homestar Flux. You can pick up the National Geographic Home Planetarium on Amazon for around $96.

Another model would be the Bresser Junior Astro Planetarium, powered by batteries. It has less functionality than the aforementioned National Geographic model, and the packaging is clearly targeted at young stargazers. Both models have noticeably noisier motors than the Homestar Flux and less clarity in their projections, but they also cost a lot less.

Finally, if you aren't looking for scientific accuracy and perhaps want to buy a space 'themed' gift for a young (or adult!) space fan, then the Astronaut Starry Sky projector could be a perfect choice. It is an affordable astronaut-shaped projector that projects colorful nebulae-inspired patterns and lasers onto the ceiling — both can be customized using the supplied remote control. The images aren't a true reflection of the night sky, but they still add an awe-inspiring visual to enhance the ambiance of any room. You can find the Astronaut Starry Sky projector on Amazon for around $35.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Toys “R” Us Inc. of Wayne, N.J., announced a voluntary recall of about 24,000 Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center.

Hazard: The small wooden knobs attaching the xylophone keys to the end can detach, causing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Toys “R” Us has received eight reports of the knobs detaching. No injuries have been reported to the firm.

Description: This recall involves the Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center. The multi-sided center has two triangle-shaped ends with a wooden multi-colored xylophone on one and a mirror on the other. The three sides are square-shaped and include moveable block letters, rotating gears and sliding shapes. The name “Imaginarium” appears in a blue, oval-shaped logo underneath the mirror on one end. The second ‘i’ in the logo is dotted with a shooting star. The recalled product has model number 46284; Toys “R” Us item number 295909; and has the barcode number 000799985462841. The model number is printed on the back of the box, directly above the bar code. These numerical markings do not appear on the actual product.

Sold exclusively at: Toys “R” Us stores nationwide and online via www.toysrus.com from August 2009 through September 2010 for about $25.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product, move it out of the reach of young children and return it to a Toys “R” Us store for a refund or store credit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toys “R” Us toll-free at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm’s website at www.toysrus.com/safety.

These Amazon.com exclusive products have been voluntarily recalled by the manufactures in cooperation with the CPSC.

SCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn., in cooperation with the CPSC, has voluntarily recalled about 106,000 Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets.

Manufactured in: China

Hazard: When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported to SCS Direct. CPSC has received 80 reports of incidents involving ingestion of other high powered magnets, resulting in 79 reports seeking medical intervention.

Description: This recall involves all Magnet Balls® The Original and Rainbow Bright interactive magnet sets sold in a cylindrical silver tin. Each puzzle set contains 216 spherical high-powered magnets that are 5mm in diameter. The magnets were sold in silver and multi-color sets.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit.

Sold exclusively at: Amazon.com from August 2010 through May 2012 for about $20.

Consumer Contact: SCS Direct; toll-free at (888) 749-1387, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@scsdirectinc.com.

Kringles Toys and Gifts, in cooperation with the CPSC, has voluntarily recalled about 4,200 Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys Sets.

Manufactured in: China

Hazard: If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received no reports of incidents or injury. CPSC has received 80 reports of incidents involving ingestion of other high powered magnets, resulting in 79 reports seeking medical intervention.

Description: The products were sold for use as an adult novelty item or desk toy with appropriate hazard warnings and stating the intended age level as 14 years and older.  Nanospheres is a mass of 231 small powerful magnets that are either silver, gold or black in color. Each magnet is about 5mm in diameter. The magnets come in a circular metal canister approximately 2.5 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches tall with a black and blue label displaying the product name “Nanospheres.”

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to arrange for return and a full refund.

Sold at: Amazon.com from November 2010 through December 2011 for about $25 to $30.

Consumer Contact: Kringles Toys and Gifts toll-free at (888) 801-1649 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, e-mail customerservice@kringlestoysandgifts.com, or website www.kringlestoysandgifts.com/ and click on Product Recall for more information.

Bluestem Brands, Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn., owner of Fingerhut and Gettington, in cooperation with the CPSC, has issued a voluntary consumer recall of a bout 4,700 Range Rider Ride-On Toy Cars.

Hazard: The battery can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Bluestem has received nine reports of incidents in which batteries smoked or caught on fire and melted the battery’s connections or scorched the plastic in the ride-on car. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves battery-powered Range Rider ride-on toy cars with an off-road vehicle body style and plastic tires. The ride-on cars were sold in pink and tan colors. The recalled Range Riders can be identified by their product code and model number. The model number is on the back of the seat of the ride-on toy car. The product code does not appear on the ride-on toy cars, but can be found on the product carton. The recalled models include:

Sold at: Fingerhut catalogs and online at Fingerhut.com and Gettington.com from September 2010 through May 2012 for between $200 and $230.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ride-on toy cars and remove the battery and contact Bluestem for a full refund of the purchase price plus reimbursement for shipping and handling. The firm is directly contacting those who purchased the recalled ride-on toy cars.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Bluestem toll-free at (866) 931-5417 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's websites at www.fingerhut.com or www.gettington.com and click on Product Recall.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with International Playthings LLC, of Parsippany, N.J., and Lishui Treetoys Trading Co. Ltd., of China, announced a voluntary recall of about 31,000 Tumblekins Toys.

Hazard: The toys can break into small pieces with sharp points, posing choking and lacerations hazards to children.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a toy breaking into small pieces. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves all Tumblekins toy vehicles and playsets, including the farm playset, fire station, police car, roadster, off-roader, fire truck and school bus. The toys are wooden, painted in bright colors. The toys range from 6 to 12 inches long and 4 to 9 1/2 inches tall. "Tumblekins," "Made in China" and manufacturing code "171111461502" or "346101461502" are printed on the toys. The item number and UPC are printed on the toy's packaging.

Sold by: Juvenile product stores, mass merchandisers and other stores nationwide and on various websites from March 2011 through December 2011 for between $14 and $35.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumer should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and contact International Playthings to receive a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at recall@intplay.com.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Dillon Importing Co., of Oklahoma City, Okla., announced a voluntary recall of about 6,970 Captain Cutlass Toy Pirate Pistols.

Manufacturer: Ko Lik Manufacturing Ltd., of Hong Kong, China

Hazard: The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves Captain Cutlass Pirate Pistol toys with a brown plastic grip, a black metallic stock and barrel, and a muzzle with an orange cap. The double-barreled toy pistol has one trigger and two hammers. A skull and crossbones motif is engraved on the grip.

Sold at: Halloween and specialty stores nationwide from April 2008 through May 2012 for about $6.50.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pistol toys away from children and contact Dillon Importing for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact toll-free at (800) 654-3696 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dillonimporting.com.

About 2,500 Bell Full Throttle Bike Helmets were voluntarily recalled by Bell Sports, Inc., in cooperation with the CPSC.

Manufacturer: MHR

Manufactured in: China

Hazard: The buckle on the helmet’s safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider, posing a risk of head injury.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves Bell Full Throttle, full coverage bicycle motocross (BMX) helmets with a chin bar. The all-black helmets have UPC code 035011 937052 and part number 1009159 printed on a label on the side of the helmet shell. The Bell logo is affixed to the front and lower side of the helmet.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Sold at: Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com between July 2012 and January 2013 for about $60.

Consumer Contact: Bell Sports Inc. toll-free at (866) 892-6059 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.bellbikestuff.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.

About 5,040 2012 Huffy® 20-Inch Slider Tricycles were voluntarily recalled by Huffy Corp. of Centerville, Ohio, in cooperation with the CPSC.

Manufactured in: China

Hazard: The handlebar can unexpectedly loosen while in use, causing the rider to lose control. This poses crash and fall hazards for the rider.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled product is 2012 model year 20-inch, three-wheeled Slider. The tricycle has a white frame with a black seat and black handlebars. “Huffy” is printed on the front of the frame; “Slider” is printed on the frame’s side. The model number, 98682, is located on the frame under the seat.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the tricycle and contact Huffy for instructions on how to obtain a refund.

Sold at: Toys R Us nationwide from January 2013 through February 2013 for about $100.

Consumer Contact: Huffy toll-free at (888) 366-3828 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.huffybikes.com and click on “Product Recall” on the bottom of the page.

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. and Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, NJ are announcing the recall of about 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground pool water slides.

During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injured. The slide is also unstable and can topple over in both still and windy conditions and carries inadequate warnings and instructions.

The CPSC is aware that a 29-year-old Colorado mother died in Andover, Mass. after fracturing her neck going down a Banzai in-ground pool water slide which had been placed over the concrete edge of a pool. The victim hit her head at the bottom of the slide because it had partially deflated.

The CPSC and the retailers are aware of two other injuries which have occurred in a similar manner, including a 24-year-old man from Springfield, Mo. who became a quadriplegic and a woman from Allentown, Pa. who fractured her neck.

The recall involves Banzai in-ground pool water slides designed for use with in-ground pools. The vinyl slides have a blue base, yellow sliding mat and an arch going over the top of the slide. By connecting a hose to the top of the slide, water can be sprayed on its downward slope. The words 'Banzai Splash' are printed in a circular blue, orange and white logo, shaped like a wave on either side of the slide.

The recalled slides, which were manufactured in China by Manley Toys, Ltd, were sold at Walmart and Toys R Us nationwide from January 2005 through June 2009 for about $250. The recalled slides have the barcode number 2675315734 and model number 15734. Both the barcode and model number appear on the original packaging but are not on the actual slide.

CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the product and return it to the nearest Walmart or Toys R Us for a full refund. Consumers can also cut the two safety warning notices out of the slide and just return that portion. For additional information from Walmart, call (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmartstores.com. For additional information from Toys R Us, call (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.toysrus.com.