Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Recalls Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit Due to Risk of Magnet Ingestion Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-11-21). Hazards: ingestion. About 1,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13046 |
| Published | 2012-11-21 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-20 |
| Product category | Arts & Crafts |
| Products | Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit |
| Firm named in the title | Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft |
| Firms | Ningbo Golden Time Gifts and Crafts, of China (manufacturer); Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,800 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | The recalled products were sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from August of 2012 to October of 2012 for approximately $8. |
Description
The recalled product is an adult seasonal craft item that, when assembled, resembles a turkey with a pumpkin-shaped body. Before assembly, the product resembles a pumpkin that has been cut in half. The kit comes with various foam pieces that are used to decorate the outer pumpkin shell and has six small magnets that hold the pieces together. The product is packaged in a round, clear plastic container.
Hazard
Magnets holding the pumpkin shell pieces together can become loose, posing an ingestion hazard to young children. If swallowed, these magnets 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kit and return it for a full refund to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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