Recalls / 2007-10-23

Game Pieces Sold with "Cars" Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

08039 · Recalled 2007-10-23 · CPSC page

Recalled "Cars" Backpack and Magnetic Game Pieces

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

The firm has received three reports of a magnet that became loose. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks		About 110,000

Parties

Importer: Global Design Concepts Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Made in: China
Sold at: Target from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $13.

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 the www.carsbackpackrecall.com

Source: CPSC recall 08039. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.