Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks
Published October 23, 2007
Summary
CPSC records recall 08039, published October 23, 2007. Reported units: About 110,000.
What's the 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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Global Design Concepts Inc., of New York, N.Y.
- Distributor
- Target stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $13.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 08039 on October 23, 2007. Reported 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Global Design Concepts Inc., of New York, N.Y..