CPSC2007-10-23
Game Pieces Sold with "Cars" Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Global Design Concepts Inc., of New York, N.Y.
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.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $13.
Affected count
About 110,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of a magnet that became loose. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the Cars Backpack Recall hotline toll-free at (877) 848-4070 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the www.carsbackpackrecall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Game-Pieces-Sold-with-Cars-Backpacks-Recalled-By-Global-Design-Concepts-Detached-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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