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Toysmith Recalls Light-Up Magic Wands Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards

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Recall Date: December 19, 2019

Recall Number: 20-045

Recall Summary

Name of product: Light-Up Magic Wands

Hazard: The battery cover can detach and expose the button-cell batteries, posing choking and ingestion hazards to young children.

Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magic wands, place them out of the reach of children and return them to store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: Toysmith at 800-356-0474 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email info@toysmith.com or online at www.toysmith.com and click on the “Safety Info” tab located at the bottom of the page for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Toysmith-Recalls-LightUp-Magic-Wands-Due-to-Choking-and-Ingestion-Hazards

Recall Details

Units: About 58,000 (in addition 204 units were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall includes a fuchsia colored Light-Up Magic Wand topped with a star that flashes and makes noise. The recalled wands have a manufacturing date code printed in white on the bottom portion of the wand. Only magic wands with date codes between March 2018 (3/18/373) and June 2019 (6/19/373) are included in the recall. The UPC code 085761220034 and can be found on the hangtag.

Incidents/Injuries: Toysmith has received one report of a child swallowing one of the batteries removed from the toy. Medical attention was required to remove the battery.

Sold At: Carter’s stores and various toy, grocery, hobby and gift retailers nationwide from June 2018 through October 2019 for about $5.

Importer(s): Toysmith of Sumner, Wash.

Manufactured In: China

Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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