Disney Store Recalls Pencil Cases Due to Ingestion Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 15745 · announced August 5, 2015 · Disney Store · 300 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
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 to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil cases away from children and contact Disney Stores to receive a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Disney Stores nationwide during June 2015 for about $15.
Consumer contact: Call Disney Store toll-free at (866) 902-2798 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.disneystores.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.