Cinmar Recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps Due To Risk of Magnet Ingestion by Children; Sold Exclusively at Frontgate (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-08-04). Hazards: ingestion. About 4,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16766 |
| Published | 2016-08-04 |
| Last updated | 2021-09-04 |
| Product category | Pictures or Picture Frames or Wall Decorations |
| Products | Magnetic travel maps with magnets |
| Firm named in the title | Cinmar |
| Firms | Cinmar LLC, of West Chester, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,500 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion |
| Remedy classes | replace, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Frontgate retail and outlet stores and online at www.frontgate.com from October 2015 through March 2016 for about $225. |
Description
This recall involves World Magnetic Travel Maps with a burlwood frame. The world maps measure 54 inches wide and 36 inches tall and come with 50 magnetic markers. The maps affected by this recall have item number 145684. The item number is printed on the packaging.
Hazard
When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside the 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 magnetic markers that came with the product, keep them out of reach of children and dispose of them or recycle them. Cinmar is contacting consumers who purchased the products directly and will provide instructions on how to receive replacement magnets.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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