CPSC2024-09-12
Intellio Toys Recalls Bright Builder Fort Kits Due to Battery Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Battery-Operated Toys
Intellio Toys, of Houston, Texas
Hazard
The flashlight on the recalled kits violates the mandatory federal battery-operated toy regulation because the flashlights contain button cell batteries in a compartment that can be easily opened without requiring the use of a common household tool. When button cell batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death, posing an ingestion hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights in the recalled fort kits, keep them away from children, and contact Intellio Toys for instructions on how to receive a refund between $10 and $15, depending on the model. Consumers can continue to use the fort kits without the flashlights. Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local procedures for hazardous household waste. Amazon and Intellio Toys are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Amazon.com and Intelliotoys.com from December 2022 through August 2024 for between $38 and $49 for the kits and for between $14 and $15 for the flashlight only.
Affected count
About 12,400
Injuries reported
Intellio Toys has received one report of the batteries coming out the flashlight while handling it. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Bright Builder Fort Kits with Flashlights
Consumer contact
Intellio Toys toll-free at 888-571-0196 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@intelliotoys.com, or online at https://intelliotoys.com/pages/recall-information?_pos=1&_sid=c95ece1a9&_ss=r or www.intelliotoys.com and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Intellio-Toys-Recalls-Bright-Builder-Fort-Kits-Due-to-Battery-Ingestion-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Battery-Operated-ToysDon't want to check this manually?
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