Disney Store Recalls Pencil Cases Due to Ingestion Hazard (Recall Alert)

Hazard

The two magnets holding the pencil case lid closed can detach, posing an ingestion hazard. When these two magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and result in serious internal injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pencil cases away from children and contact Disney Stores to receive a full refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Product description

The Gadget Pencil Cases are 9 1/2 inches by 4 inches by 1 inch plastic boxes with spring-loaded compartments for a pencil sharpener, scissors, ruler, eraser, tape and five pencils. The lid contains two 9/16 inch by 1/16 inch by 1/8 inch magnets on the lid. The pencil case covers are available in four different designs: Avengers, Cars, Miles from Tomorrowland and Multi-Princess.

Sold on

Disney Stores nationwide during June 2015 for about $15.

Contact the company

Call Disney Store toll-free at (866) 902-2798 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.disneystores.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.