CPSCGeneral Alert
Disney Store Recalls Pencil Cases Due to Ingestion Hazard (Recall Alert)
Published: August 5, 2015Recall ID: 15745Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Gadget Pencil Cases
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Disney-Store-Recalls-Pencil-Cases |
| Title | Disney Store Recalls Pencil Cases Due to Ingestion Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15745.Avengers.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Avengers |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15745.Cars.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Cars |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15745.Milesfromtomorrowland.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Miles from Tomorrowland |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15745.Multiprincess.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Multi-Princess |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15745.Interiorofpencilcase.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Interior of pencil case |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15745.magnet.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Magnet |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Gadget Pencil Cases |
| Products › Type | Pens/Pencils & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1685 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 300 |
| Recall I D | 6469 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil cases away from children and contact Disney Stores to receive a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Disney Store USA, LLC, of Pasadena, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Disney Stores nationwide during June 2015 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2015-08-05T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 15745 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54470r-eng.php |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-08-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |