Cinmar Recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps Due To Risk of Magnet Ingestion by Children; Sold Exclusively at Frontgate (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-08-04 · 16766
Hazards
When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside the intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
Recall
Number
16766
Date
2016-08-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Magnetic travel maps with magnets
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Frontgate retail and outlet stores and online at www.frontgate.com from October 2015 through March 2016 for about $225.
Importer(s)
Cinmar LLC, of West Chester, Ohio
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves World Magnetic Travel Maps with a burlwood frame. The world maps measure 54 inches wide and 36 inches tall and come with 50 magnetic markers. The maps affected by this recall have item number 145684. The item number is printed on the packaging.