Critical Alert
Intellio Toys Recalls Bright Builder Fort Kits Due to Battery Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Battery-Operated Toys
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #24363
Intellio Toys Recalls Bright Builder Fort Kits Due to Battery Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Battery-Operated Toys
Intellio Toys, of Houston, Texas · Bright Builder Fort Kits with Flashlights
Product Description
This recall involves Intellio Toys' Bright Builder fort kits, models FKL-BG, FKL-BR, L-5BG and L-5BR. The green and blue, or red and blue, 100-piece fort-building kits contain 45 long sticks, 25 short sticks, 15 connecting tubes, 25 multilink balls, and a pack of five flashlights with button cell batteries. The flashlights were sold as part of the kit and individually as an add add-on component. "Bright Builder" is on the front of the kit box and "Intellio Toys" is on the side panel. The model number can be found on the bottom right corner of the back of the box. Only Bright Builder fort kits with flashlights are included in this recall.
Hazard
The flashlight on the recalled kits violates the mandatory federal battery-operated toy regulation because the flashlights contain button cell batteries in a compartment that can be easily opened without requiring the use of a common household tool. When button cell batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death, posing an ingestion hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights in the recalled fort kits, keep them away from children, and contact Intellio Toys for instructions on how to receive a refund between $10 and $15, depending on the model. Consumers can continue to use the fort kits without the flashlights. Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local procedures for hazardous household waste. Amazon and Intellio Toys are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Refund
Reported Injuries
Intellio Toys has received one report of the batteries coming out the flashlight while handling it. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Bright Builder Fort Kits with Flashlights on September 12, 2024, affecting about 12,400. Intellio Toys has received one report of the batteries coming out the flashlight while handling it. No injuries have been reported. The CPSC has classified this as a serious safety hazard. Consumers who own this product should stop using it immediately and obtain a full refund. Intellio Toys, of Houston, Texas is the responsible party for this recall. The CPSC urges consumers to check their homes for this product and take action without delay. Full recall details and consumer contact information are available on the CPSC website.
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