Disney Store Recalls Pencil Cases Due to Ingestion Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-08-05 · 15745
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
15745
Date
2015-08-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Gadget Pencil Cases
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Disney Stores nationwide during June 2015 for about $15.
Importer(s)
Disney Store USA, LLC, of Pasadena, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
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.