Magnetic travel maps
CPSC Recall #16-766 — August 4, 2016
Product
Magnetic travel maps
Description
" 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. "
Hazard
When two or more magnets of the magnetic travel maps 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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
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.
Units Affected
About 4,500
Sold At
Frontgate retail and outlet stores and online at www.frontgate.com from October 2015 through March 2016 for about $225.
Importer
Cinmar LLC, of West Chester, Ohio
Manufactured In
China