Huihuang Trading Inc.’s Fishing Game Recall
Huihuang Trading Inc. fishing game recall issued due to a critical non-compliance issue with mandatory federal toy safety regulations. This recall is of paramount importance as it addresses the significant risk associated with the game’s magnets, which are found to be stronger than what federal regulations permit. Designed for children, this educational toy inadvertently poses a severe health risk, highlighting the necessity of this recall action.
Recall Date: February 1, 2024
Product Description
The product under recall is the Fishing Game set distributed by Huihuang Trading Inc. It consists of a comprehensive set including nine animal-shaped pieces intended for “fishing,” four toy fishing rods, four toy fishing nets, a quartet of markers, and instructions for playing the game. Additionally, a waterproof storage bag is provided for convenience. The game’s packaging is marked with the batch number X002903XZT323, which consumers can use to identify the recalled product.
Sales Information
This fishing game was exclusively sold online through Amazon.com within a two-month period from June 2023 to July 2023. The price range for the game set was between $20 and $25, making it an accessible educational toy for many families.
Safety Hazard Identified
The core safety concern leading to this recall stems from the game’s inclusion of high-powered magnets that do not conform to the size and strength limits set by CPSC’s safety standards for toys. The inherent danger of such magnets is severe; if two or more are swallowed, they can attract to each other or to another metal object inside the digestive tract. This can lead to serious health complications, including intestinal blockage, perforations, infections, sepsis, and in extreme cases, could be fatal.
Fishing Game Recall Units
Approximately 200 units of the Fishing Games are subject to this recall, indicating a relatively limited distribution but significant potential risk.
Recall Remedy and Consumer Action
To mitigate the risk, consumers are instructed to immediately discontinue the use of the recalled Fishing Games and ensure they are out of children’s reach. Huihuang Trading Inc. has set up a contact point via email at safety@operationagency.com for affected customers to request a pre-paid shipping label. The return of the product will entitle the consumer to a full refund. Proactive outreach to known purchasers is part of the company’s effort to ensure comprehensive awareness of the recall.
Manufacturing Details
The recalled Fishing Games were manufactured in China, highlighting the global supply chain involved in the production and distribution of children’s toys.
Incident Reports
There have been no direct reports of incidents or injuries associated with the Huihuang Fishing Games. However, the broader context of magnet ingestion risks is alarming, with the CPSC citing 2,400 emergency department treatments related to magnet ingestion from 2017 through 2021, and a total of seven deaths since 2005 linked to similar hazards. This data underscores the critical nature of this recall.
Fishing Game Recall Number
24-096
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