Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Recalls Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit Due to Risk of Magnet Ingestion Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 13-046 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 21, 2012
- Brand
- Jo-Ann Fabric
- Category
- Candles and household goods
- Products
- Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit
- Hazard
- Risk of Magnet Ingestion Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 1,800
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 20, 2015
What was recalled
The recalled product is an adult seasonal craft item that, when assembled, resembles a turkey with a pumpkin-shaped body. Before assembly, the product resembles a pumpkin that has been cut in half. The kit comes with various foam pieces that are used to decorate the outer pumpkin shell and has six small magnets that hold the pieces together. The product is packaged in a round, clear plastic container.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit · About 1,800 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: The recalled products were sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from August of 2012 to October of 2012 for approximately $8.; Ningbo Golden Time Gifts and Crafts, of China; Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio.
Consumer contact
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores toll free at 888-739-4120, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.joann.com/ - go to the PRODUCT RECALL link on the bottom right corner of the page
Recall history and context
Jo-Ann Fabric appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Jo-Ann Fabric recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit (About 1,800 units). The recalled product is an adult seasonal craft item that, when assembled, resembles a turkey with a pumpkin-shaped body.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Magnet Ingestion Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kit and return it for a full refund to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 20, 2015. 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.