CPSC recall · Reported August 1, 2017
Panelcraft Recalls Children's Building Sets Due to Choking Hazard
The building sets corner welds can break, allowing the panels and frames to separate and release magnets during play. When released, exposed magnets can create a choking hazard.
Panelcraft Inc., of Dearborn, Mich. recalled This recall involves two styles of Panelcraft™ Rainbow magnetic building sets: Rainbow Dr….
Panelcraft Recalls Children's Building Sets Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Panelcraft Inc., of Dearborn, Mich. in August 1, 2017. Reason: The building sets corner welds can break, allowing the panels and frames to separate and release magnets duri…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled building sets and take them away fro…. Verify recall #17192 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Panelcraft Inc., of Dearborn, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The building sets corner welds can break, allowing the panels and frames to separate and release magnets duri….
- None
- agency class
- August 1, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17192 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
This recall involves two styles of Panelcraft™ Rainbow magnetic building sets: Rainbow Dream Builder and Rainbow Solid Builder. The solid builder set includes 19 pieces: 11 solid panels in red, yellow, green, blue and purple and 8 white windows that measure 9 inches by 9 inches. The rainbow dream builder set includes 19 windows in red, yellow, green, blue and purple colors that measure 9 inches by 9 inches.
Reason for recall
The building sets corner welds can break, allowing the panels and frames to separate and release magnets during play. When released, exposed magnets can create a choking hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled building sets and take them away from children. Contact the firm to receive a prepaid shipping label for returning the recalled sets for a free replacement set including shipping.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17192 |
| Date reported | August 1, 2017 |
| Date initiated | August 1, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Panelcraft Inc., of Dearborn, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 2,000 |
| 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 stop using the recalled building sets and take them away from children. Contact the firm to receive …
- Check the recall number (17192) 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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