CPSC recall 13-046, announced November 21, 2012, covers Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit (about 1,800 units). Magnets holding the pumpkin shell pieces together can become loose, posing an ingestion hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kit and return it for a full refund to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store. Recall contact: call 888-739-4120, or go to www.joann.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled product is an adult seasonal craft item that, when assembled, resembles a turkey with a pumpkin-shaped body. Before assembly, the product resembles a pumpkin that has been cut in half. The kit comes with various foam pieces that are used to decorate the outer pumpkin shell and has six small magnets that hold the pieces together. The product is packaged in a round, clear plastic container.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Magnets holding the pumpkin shell pieces together can become loose, posing an ingestion hazard to young children. If swallowed, these magnets can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kit and return it for a full refund to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ningbo Golden Time Gifts and Crafts
- Manufacturer
- Ningbo Golden Time Gifts and Crafts, of China
- Recall number
- 13-046
- Units
- About 1,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The recalled products were sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from August of 2012 to October of 2012 for approximately $8.
- Importer
- Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit
CPSC product type: Arts & Crafts
Recall contact information
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores toll free at 888-739-4120, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.joann.com/ - go to the PRODUCT RECALL link on the bottom right corner of the page
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