Round 2 Recalls Auto World Unassembled Deluxe Pit Kit Slot Cars Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Magnets
Recall 25170 · Mar 6, 2025 · Round 2
55,000
units affected
55,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25170
- Date
- Mar 6, 2025
- Company
- Round 2
- Units affected
- 55,000
- Product
- Auto World Unassembled Deluxe Pit Kit Slot Cars
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves various models of Auto World Deluxe Pit Kit slot cars. Each Deluxe Pit Kit slot car model is sold individually, unassembled, and some models are sold unpainted or painted. The "Auto World" logo, the words "Deluxe Pit Kit", and the slot car's model are on the front of each package. The instructions for assembly are displayed on the back of each package. The recalled models, prior to assembly, have two loose magnets that are not attached to the chassis of the unassembled slot cars. The magnets are attached to the chassis during the assembly process. The magnets are numbered as separate parts under the parts list on the back of the package and labeled as "Front Magnet" and "Back Magnet". The model/item number and UPC are on the back of each package. Some models will also have a date code. Model/Item # UPC Description Date Code TRX113 8-49398-06563-1 XTraction Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1973 Datsun 240z Body) 06/15/23CH1 TRX114 8-49398-06564-8 Thunderjet Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1962 Chevy Bel Air Coupe Body) 06/15/23CH1 TRX115 8-49398-06565-5 4 Gear Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1959 Cadillac Ambulance Body) 06/15/23CH1 TRX116 8-49398-06566-2 Super III Deluxe Pit Kit (w/2015 Chevy SS Stock Car Body) 06/15/23CH1 TRX119 8-49398-06707-9 Thunderjet Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1968 Chevrolet El Camino) 08/31/23CH1 TRX120 8-49398-06708-6 XTraction Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1970 Plymouth Superbird) 08/31/24CH1 TRX121 8-49398-06709-3 4 Gear Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1960s Customized Volkswagen Bus) 08/31/23CH1...
What can happen
The recalled unassembled Deluxe Pit Kit slot cars violate the mandatory federal regulation for magnets because the magnets used to power the car are loose prior to assembly, posing an ingestion hazard to children. Assembled models do not pose this risk and are therefore not subject to this recall. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.
The fix
Consumers should keep the recalled, unassembled Deluxe Pit Kit slot cars away from children and contact Round 2 to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled slot cars for a full refund. Round 2 is notifying all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at autoworldstore.com, protinkertoys.com, and hobbylobby.com and in the following stores nationwide: Hobby Lobby, SlotsnStuff, NitroHobbies Inc., Hercules Distributors, RC Superstore, Bobby's Hobby's, Harden Creek Slot Cars, Emery Distributors, Hobbytyme Distributors, Grumpy's Slot Cars...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled auto world unassembled deluxe pit kit slot cars?
Consumers should keep the recalled, unassembled Deluxe Pit Kit slot cars away from children and contact Round 2 to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled slot cars for a full refund. Round 2 is notifying all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The recalled unassembled Deluxe Pit Kit slot cars violate the mandatory federal regulation for magnets because the magnets used to power the car are loose prior to assembly, posing an ingestion hazard to children. Assembled models do not pose this risk and are therefore not subject to this recall. When high-powered.
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.