Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks
CPSC Recall #08-039 — October 22, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 08-039 |
| Recall Date | October 22, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 110,000 |
| Importer | Global Design Concepts Inc., of New York, N.Y. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Target stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $13. |
Product
Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Global Design Concepts Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 110,000 Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks. 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.Name of Product: Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed BackpacksUnits: About 110,000Importer: 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.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of a magnet that became loose. No injuries have been reported.Description: The 12 inch "Cars" Backpack was sold with four sealed game pieces that contain magnets. The game pieces included a red plastic car; a blue plastic car; and two red and black plastic disks that have "GAS," "OIL" and "SERVICE" printed in red letters on the black perimeter of the disks. "Warning: Choking Hazard-Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years" is printed on the backpack hangtag. "Disney Presents a PIXAR film" is printed on the gray vinyl front of the backpack.Sold at: Target stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $13.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.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 www.carsbackpackrecall.com.
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.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received three reports of a magnet that became loose. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
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