Game Pieces Sold with "Cars" Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-039 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 23, 2007
- Brand
- Global Design Concepts
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion, Falls and tip-overs hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionFalls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 110,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The 12-inch "Cars" Backpack was sold with four sealed game pieces that contain magnets. The game pieces included a red plastic car; a blue plastic car; and two red and black plastic disks that have "GAS," "OIL" and "SERVICE" printed in red letters on the black perimeter of the disks. "Warning: Choking Hazard-Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years" is printed on the backpack hangtag. "Disney Presents a PIXAR film" is printed on the gray vinyl front of the backpack.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks · About 110,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Target stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $13.; Global Design Concepts Inc., of New York, N.Y..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received three reports of a magnet that became loose. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the Cars Backpack Recall hotline toll-free at (877) 848-4070 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the www.carsbackpackrecall.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks (About 110,000 units). The 12-inch "Cars" Backpack was sold with four sealed game pieces that contain magnets.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion, Falls and tip-overs hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled game pieces away from young children and contact the Cars Backpack Recall hotline for instructions on returning the recalled game pieces for a free replacement "Cars" wallet or equivalent product.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.