Cinmar Recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps Due To Risk of Magnet Ingestion by Children; Sold Exclusively at Frontgate (Recall Alert)

Recalled August 4, 2016 · CPSC recall 16766 · Cinmar

World Magnetic Travel Map with Burlwood Frame

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 4,500

Incidents / injuries

None reported

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the magnetic markers that came with the product, keep them out of reach of children and dispose of them or recycle them. Cinmar is contacting consumers who purchased the products directly and will provide instructions on how to receive replacement magnets.

Contact

Cinmar toll-free at 888-263-9850 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.frontgate.com and click on "Safety Recall Notices" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

Magnetic travel maps with magnets

Imported by

Cinmar LLC, of West Chester, Ohio

Retailers

Frontgate retail and outlet stores and online at www.frontgate.com from October 2015 through March 2016 for about $225.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →