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Recall Notice: Toysmith Light-Up Magic Wands

Toysmith recalls light-up magic wands due to choking and ingestion hazards
Recall Notice: Toysmith Light-Up Magic Wands
Toysmith Recalls Light-Up Magic Wands
Credit: Toysmith
By Wendy Schmitz ⋅ Senior Research Analyst
Friday January 10, 2020

This recall includes a fuchsia-colored Light-Up Magic Wand with a flashing star at the top that makes noise. The wand has a manufacturing date code on the bottom printed in white. Only magic wands with date codes between March 2018 (3/18/373) and June 2019 (6/19/373) are part of the recall. The hangtag includes the UPC code 085761220034.

Concern/Hazard


The battery cover on this toy can become detached from the toy giving children access to the button-cell batteries inside which pose a choking or ingestion hazard for children.

Confirmed Incidents


Toysmith has one report of a child swallowing a battery that had been removed from the wand. The battery was removed with the help of medical attention.

Remedy


Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and return them to the store for a refund.

Who to Contact for More Information


For more information on this recall you can contact Toysmith at 800-356-0474 between 8am - 5pm PST Monday-Friday, info@toysmith.com, or at www.toysmith.com under the “Safety Info” tab on the bottom of the page.

For additional information, you can also reference the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

Company


Toysmith of Sumner, Wash.

Product Origin


China

Where Was It Sold


This wand was sold in Carter's stores and various toy, grocery, hobby, and gift stores nationwide from June 2018 - October 2019.

Recall Date


December 19, 2019

Recall Number


20-045