CPSC recall 08-039, announced October 23, 2007, covers Global Design Concepts Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks (about 110,000 units). Small magnets inside the four game pieces that were sold with the "Cars" backpack can fall out of their plastic enclosure. The notice cites 3 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (877) 848-4070, or go to www.carsbackpackrecall.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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 and injuries
The firm has received three reports of a magnet that became loose. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Global Design Concepts
- Recall number
- 08-039
- Units
- About 110,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $13.
- Importer
- Global Design Concepts Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks
CPSC product type: Games
Recall contact information
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 the www.carsbackpackrecall.com
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