Intellio Toys Recalls Bright Builder Fort Kits Due to Battery Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Battery-Operated Toys

Recall 24-363 · September 12, 2024 · Intellio Toys

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the flashlights in the recalled fort kits, keep them away from children, and contact Intellio Toys for instructions on how to receive a refund between $10 and $15, depending on the model. Consumers can continue to use the fort kits without the flashlights. Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local procedures for hazardous household waste. Amazon and Intellio Toys are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number: 24-363 (CPSC)
Recall date: September 12, 2024
Brand: Intellio Toys
Category: Toys and games
Products: Bright Builder Fort Kits with Flashlights
Hazard: Battery Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Battery-Operated Toys
Hazard type: Fire and burn Choking and ingestion Poisoning and toxic substances
Remedy: Refund
Units: About 12,400
Made in: China
Last updated by CPSC: September 12, 2024

What was recalled

This recall involves Intellio Toys' Bright Builder fort kits, models FKL-BG, FKL-BR, L-5BG and L-5BR. The green and blue, or red and blue, 100-piece fort-building kits contain 45 long sticks, 25 short sticks, 15 connecting tubes, 25 multilink balls, and a pack of five flashlights with button cell batteries. The flashlights were sold as part of the kit and individually as an add add-on component. "Bright Builder" is on the front of the kit box and "Intellio Toys" is on the side panel. The model number can be found on the bottom right corner of the back of the box. Only Bright Builder fort kits with flashlights are included in this recall.

Is my product affected?

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Bright Builder Fort Kits with Flashlights · About 12,400 units

Photos from the recall notice

The recalled Intellio Toys' Bright Builder fort kit has 100 pieces and a pack of five flashlights with button cell batteries. A photo of the flashlights appears on the back of the recalled Bright Builder fort kits.

Five-flashlight package sold with the recalled fort kits or as an add-on component

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Amazon.com and Intelliotoys.com from December 2022 through August 2024 for between $38 and $49 for the kits and for between $14 and $15 for the flashlight only.; Intellio Toys, of Houston, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

Intellio Toys has received one report of the batteries coming out the flashlight while handling it. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Intellio Toys toll-free at 888-571-0196 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@intelliotoys.com, or online at https://intelliotoys.com/pages/recall-information?_pos=1&_sid=c95ece1a9&_ss=r or www.intelliotoys.com and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.

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?

Bright Builder Fort Kits with Flashlights (About 12,400 units). This recall involves Intellio Toys' Bright Builder fort kits, models FKL-BG, FKL-BR, L-5BG and L-5BR.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Battery Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Battery-Operated Toys.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights in the recalled fort kits, keep them away from children, and contact Intellio Toys for instructions on how to receive a refund between $10 and $15, depending on the model. Consumers can continue to use the fort kits without the flashlights. Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local procedures for…

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