Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Recalls Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit Due to Risk of Magnet Ingestion Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit |
| Units | About 1,800 |
| Hazards | Magnets holding the pumpkin shell pieces together can become loose, posing an ingestion hazard to young children. If swallowed, these magnets can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kit and return it for a full refund to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store. |
| Manufacturers | Ningbo Golden Time Gifts and Crafts, of China |
Details
The recalled product is an adult seasonal craft item that, when assembled, resembles a turkey with a pumpkin-shaped body. Before assembly, the product resembles a pumpkin that has been cut in half. The kit comes with various foam pieces that are used to decorate the outer pumpkin shell and has six small magnets that hold the pieces together. The product is packaged in a round, clear plastic container.
Consumer Contact
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores toll free at 888-739-4120, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.joann.com/ - go to the PRODUCT RECALL link on the bottom right corner of the page
