CPSC Recall in 2012: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Recalls Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit Due to Risk of Magnet Ingestion Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-046

Date: November 20, 2012

Product Name: Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit

Recall Description:

Magnets used to hold the pumpkin pieces together can become loose. If a child swallows these magnets, they can link together inside a child's intestines and cause serious health issues.

Hazard Description:

Magnets holding the pumpkin shell pieces together can become loose, posing an ingestion hazard to young children. If swallowed, these magnets can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 1,800

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

The recalled products were sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from August of 2012 to October of 2012 for approximately $8.

Manufactured In:

China