CPSC recall 17-192, announced August 1, 2017, covers Panelcraft Children's magnetic building sets (about 2,000 units). The building sets corner welds can break, allowing the panels and frames to separate and release magnets during play. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled building sets and take them away from children. Recall contact: call 888-288-7615, or go to www.panelcraft.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves two styles of Panelcraft™ Rainbow magnetic building sets: Rainbow Dream Builder and Rainbow Solid Builder. The solid builder set includes 19 pieces: 11 solid panels in red, yellow, green, blue and purple and 8 white windows that measure 9 inches by 9 inches. The rainbow dream builder set includes 19 windows in red, yellow, green, blue and purple colors that measure 9 inches by 9 inches.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The building sets corner welds can break, allowing the panels and frames to separate and release magnets during play. When released, exposed magnets can create a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled building sets and take them away from children. Contact the firm to receive a prepaid shipping label for returning the recalled sets for a free replacement set including shipping.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Panelcraft
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 17-192
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount School Supply, Kaplan Early Learning Company, Panelcraft and Tout About Toys from November 2016 through January 2017 for between $120 and $150.
- Importer
- Panelcraft Inc., of Dearborn, Mich.
- Distributor
- Panelcraft Inc., of Dearborn, Mich.
Recall contact information
Panelcraft toll-free at 888-288-7615 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.panelcraft.com and click on Contact Us for more information.
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