Toysmith Recalls Light-Up Magic Wands Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards
Recall 20045 · Dec 19, 2019 · Toysmith
58,000
units affected
58,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20045
- Date
- Dec 19, 2019
- Company
- Toysmith
- Units affected
- 58,000
- Product
- Light-Up Magic Wands
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall includes a fuchsia colored Light-Up Magic Wand topped with a star that flashes and makes noise. The recalled wands have a manufacturing date code printed in white on the bottom portion of the wand. Only magic wands with date codes between March 2018 (3/18/373) and June 2019 (6/19/373) are included in the recall. The UPC code 085761220034 can be found on the hangtag.
What can happen
The battery cover can detach and expose the button-cell batteries, posing choking and ingestion hazards to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magic wands, place them out of the reach of children and return them to store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Toysmith has received one report of a child swallowing one of the batteries removed from the toy. Medical attention was required to remove the battery.
- Sold at
- Carter's stores and various toy, grocery, hobby and gift retailers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2019 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled light-up magic wands?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magic wands, place them out of the reach of children and return them to store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The battery cover can detach and expose the button-cell batteries, posing choking and ingestion hazards to young children.
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.