CPSC recall · Reported October 23, 2007
Game Pieces Sold with "Cars" Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Small magnets inside the four game pieces that were sold with the "Cars" backpack can fall out of their plastic enclosure. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspi…
The CPSC recalled The 12-inch "Cars" Backpack was sold with four sealed game pieces that contain magnets. T….
Game Pieces Sold with "Cars" Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magne… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 23, 2007. Reason: Small magnets inside the four game pieces that were sold with the "Cars" backpack can fall out of their plast…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled game pieces away from young children and c…. Verify recall #08039 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Small magnets inside the four game pieces that were sold with the "Cars" backpack can fall out of their plast….
- None
- agency class
- October 23, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08039 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
Small magnets inside the four game pieces that were sold with the "Cars" backpack can fall out of their plastic enclosure. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08039 |
| Date reported | October 23, 2007 |
| Date initiated | October 23, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 110,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take the recalled game pieces away from young children and contact the Cars Backpack Recall hotline …
- Check the recall number (08039) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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