Recalls / 2016-08-04
Cinmar Recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps Due To Risk of Magnet Ingestion by Children; Sold Exclusively at Frontgate (Recall Alert)
16766 · Recalled 2016-08-04 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves World Magnetic Travel Maps with a burlwood frame. The world maps measure 54 inches wide and 36 inches tall and come with 50 magnetic markers. The maps affected by this recall have item number 145684. The item number is printed on the packaging.
Hazards
When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside the 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 magnetic markers that came with the product, keep them out of reach of children and dispose of them or recycle them. Cinmar is contacting consumers who purchased the products directly and will provide instructions on how to receive replacement magnets.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic travel maps with magnets | About 4,500 |
Parties
- Importer
- Cinmar LLC, of West Chester, Ohio
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Frontgate retail, outlet stores, online at www.frontgate.com
Consumer contact
Cinmar toll-free at 888-263-9850 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.frontgate.com and click on "Safety Recall Notices" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: CPSC recall 16766. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.