Recalls / 2012-11-21

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Recalls Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit Due to Risk of Magnet Ingestion Hazard

13046 · Recalled 2012-11-21 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kit and return it for a full refund to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit		About 1,800

Parties

Manufacturer: Ningbo Golden Time Gifts and Crafts
Importer: Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Made in: China
Sold at: The recalled products were sold at Jo-Ann Fabric, Craft from August of 2012 to October of 2012 for approximately $8.

Consumer contact

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

Source: CPSC recall 13046. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.