Disney Store Recalls Pencil Cases Due to Ingestion Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 15745 · Aug 5, 2015 · Disney Store
300
units affected
300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15745
- Date
- Aug 5, 2015
- Company
- Disney Store
- Units affected
- 300
- Product
- Gadget Pencil Cases
- Product type
- Pens/Pencils & Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The Gadget Pencil Cases are 9 1/2 inches by 4 inches by 1 inch plastic boxes with spring-loaded compartments for a pencil sharpener, scissors, ruler, eraser, tape and five pencils. The lid contains two 9/16 inch by 1/16 inch by 1/8 inch magnets on the lid. The pencil case covers are available in four different designs: Avengers, Cars, Miles from Tomorrowland and Multi-Princess.
What can happen
The two magnets holding the pencil case lid closed can detach, posing an ingestion hazard. When these two magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and result in serious internal injuries.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil cases away from children and contact Disney Stores to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Disney Stores nationwide during June 2015 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gadget pencil cases?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil cases away from children and contact Disney Stores to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The two magnets holding the pencil case lid closed can detach, posing an ingestion hazard. When these two magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and result in serious internal injuries.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.