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Disney Store Recalls Pencil Cases Due to Ingestion Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: August 5, 2015 Initiated: August 5, 2015 #15745

Product Description

The Gadget Pencil Cases are 9 1/2 inches by 4 inches by 1 inch plastic boxes with spring-loaded compartments for a pencil sharpener, scissors, ruler, eraser, tape and five pencils. The lid contains two 9/16 inch by 1/16 inch by 1/8 inch magnets on the lid. The pencil case covers are available in four different designs: Avengers, Cars, Miles from Tomorrowland and Multi-Princess.

Reason for Recall

The two magnets holding the pencil case lid closed can detach, posing an ingestion hazard. When these two magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and result in serious internal injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil cases away from children and contact Disney Stores to receive a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 300

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Gadget Pencil Cases are 9 1/2 inches by 4 inches by 1 inch plastic boxes with spring-loaded compartments for a pencil sharpener, scissors, ruler, eraser, tape and five pencils. The lid contains two 9/16 inch by 1/16 inch by 1/8 inch magnets on the lid. The pencil case covers are available in four different designs: Avengers, Cars, Miles from Tomorrowland and Multi-Princess.. Units affected: About 300.
Why was this product recalled?
The two magnets holding the pencil case lid closed can detach, posing an ingestion hazard. When these two magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and result in serious internal injuries.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil cases away from children and contact Disney Stores to receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 5, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15745.