Panelcraft Recalls Children's Building Sets Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-08-01). Hazards: choking, ingestion. About 2,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17192 |
| Published | 2017-08-01 |
| Last updated | 2017-08-01 |
| Products | Children's magnetic building sets |
| Firm named in the title | Panelcraft |
| Firms | Panelcraft Inc., of Dearborn, Mich. (importer); Panelcraft Inc., of Dearborn, Mich. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking, ingestion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Discount School Supply, Kaplan Early Learning Company, Panelcraft and Tout About Toys from November 2016 through January 2017 for between $120 and $150. |
Description
This recall involves two styles of Panelcraft™ Rainbow magnetic building sets: Rainbow Dream Builder and Rainbow Solid Builder. The solid builder set includes 19 pieces: 11 solid panels in red, yellow, green, blue and purple and 8 white windows that measure 9 inches by 9 inches. The rainbow dream builder set includes 19 windows in red, yellow, green, blue and purple colors that measure 9 inches by 9 inches.
Hazard
The building sets corner welds can break, allowing the panels and frames to separate and release magnets during play. When released, exposed magnets can create a choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled building sets and take them away from children. Contact the firm to receive a prepaid shipping label for returning the recalled sets for a free replacement set including shipping.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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