Game Pieces Sold with "Cars" Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

Active Recall Announced October 23, 2007 CPSC #08039

Quick answer

Game Pieces Sold with "Cars" Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards is CPSC recall #08039, announced on October 23, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Global Design Concepts Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Magnetic Game Pieces sold with "Cars" Themed Backpacks

Recalled brands

Global Design Concepts Inc.

Remedy

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 date

October 23, 2007

Categories

Games

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08039?

CPSC recall #08039 covers Game Pieces Sold with "Cars" Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 23, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08039?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08039 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Game Pieces Sold with "Cars" Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Game-Pieces-Sold-with-Cars-Backpacks-Recalled-By-Global-Design-Concepts-Detached-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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