Game Pieces Sold with "Cars" Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-10-23). Hazards: fall, ingestion. About 110,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08039 |
| Published | 2007-10-23 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Games |
| Products | Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks |
| Firms | Global Design Concepts Inc., of New York, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 110,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, ingestion |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Target stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $13. |
Description
The 12-inch "Cars" Backpack was sold with four sealed game pieces that contain magnets. The game pieces included a red plastic car; a blue plastic car; and two red and black plastic disks that have "GAS," "OIL" and "SERVICE" printed in red letters on the black perimeter of the disks. "Warning: Choking Hazard-Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years" is printed on the backpack hangtag. "Disney Presents a PIXAR film" is printed on the gray vinyl front of the backpack.
Hazard
Small magnets inside the four game pieces that were sold with the "Cars" backpack can fall out of their plastic enclosure. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled game pieces away from young children and contact the Cars Backpack Recall hotline for instructions on returning the recalled game pieces for a free replacement "Cars" wallet or equivalent product.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of a magnet that became loose. No injuries have been reported.
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