Critical Alert
Huihuang Trading Recalls Fishing Games Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard, Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Toys; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #24096
Huihuang Trading Recalls Fishing Games Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard, Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Toys; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
Huihuang Trading Inc., of Parker, Colorado · Fishing Games
Product Description
This recall involves Huihuang Trading Inc. Fishing Games. The game includes about nine animal pieces to fish with, in addition to four toy fishing rods, four toy fishing nets, a set of four markers, instructions to play the game, and a waterproof storage bag. Batch number X002903XZT323 is printed on the side of the game's box.
Hazard
The fishing game does not comply with the requirements of the mandatory federal toy regulation because it contains one or more magnets that fit within CPSC's small parts cylinder and the magnets are stronger than permitted. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing game immediately, take it away from children and contact Huihuang Trading to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled products. Upon receipt of the products, consumers will receive a full refund. Huihuang Trading Inc. is notifying all known purchasers directly.
Refund
Reported Injuries
None reported. CPSC estimates 2,400 magnet ingestions were treated in hospital emergency departments from 2017 through 2021. CPSC is aware of seven deaths since 2005 involving the ingestion of hazardous magnets, including two outside of the United States.
411 Press Analysis
Huihuang Trading Inc., of Parker, Colorado is recalling about 200 of Fishing Games following reports of fatalities linked to the product. The CPSC announced this recall on February 1, 2024. The fishing game does not comply with the requirements of the mandatory federal toy regulation because it contains one or more magnets that fit within. This is among the most serious recall classifications issued by the CPSC. Consumers are urged to stop use immediately and obtain a full refund. Anyone who has experienced problems with this product should file a report with the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov in addition to contacting the manufacturer.
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