CPSC2019-12-19
Toysmith Recalls Light-Up Magic Wands Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards
Toysmith of Sumner, Wash.
Hazard
The battery cover can detach and expose the button-cell batteries, posing choking and ingestion hazards to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magic wands, place them out of the reach of children and return them to store where purchased for a refund.
Sold at
Carter's stores and various toy, grocery, hobby and gift retailers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2019 for about $5.
Affected count
About 58,000 (in addition 204 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Toysmith has received one report of a child swallowing one of the batteries removed from the toy. Medical attention was required to remove the battery.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Light-Up Magic Wands
Consumer contact
Toysmith at 800-356-0474 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email info@toysmith.com or online at www.toysmith.com and click on the “Safety Info” tab located at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Toysmith-Recalls-LightUp-Magic-Wands-Due-to-Choking-and-Ingestion-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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