CPSC2016-08-04
Cinmar Recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps Due To Risk of Magnet Ingestion by Children; Sold Exclusively at Frontgate (Recall Alert)
Cinmar LLC, of West Chester, Ohio
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.
Sold at
Frontgate retail and outlet stores and online at www.frontgate.com from October 2015 through March 2016 for about $225.
Affected count
About 4,500
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Magnetic travel maps with magnets
Consumer contact
Cinmar toll-free at 888-263-9850 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.frontgate.com and click on "Safety Recall Notices" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Cinmar-Recalls-World-Magnetic-Travel-MapsDon't want to check this manually?
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