CPSC Recall in 2025: Round 2 Recalls Auto World Unassembled Deluxe Pit Kit Slot Cars Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Magnets

This recall involves various models of Auto World Deluxe Pit Kit slot cars. Each Deluxe Pit Kit slot car model is sold individually, unassembled, and some models are sold unpainted or painted. The “Auto World” logo, the words “Deluxe Pit Kit”, and the slot car’s model are on the front of each package. The instructions for assembly are displayed on the back of each package. The recalled models, prior to assembly, have two loose magnets that are not attached to the chassis of the unassembled slot cars. The magnets are attached to the chassis during the assembly process. The magnets are numbered as separate parts under the parts list on the back of the package and labeled as “Front Magnet” and “Back Magnet”. The model/item number and UPC are on the back of each package. Some models will also have a date code. Model/Item #UPCDescriptionDate Code TRX1138-49398-06563-1XTraction Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1973 Datsun 240z Body)06/15/23CH1TRX1148-49398-06564-8Thunderjet Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1962 Chevy Bel Air Coupe Body)06/15/23CH1TRX1158-49398-06565-54 Gear Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1959 Cadillac Ambulance Body)06/15/23CH1TRX1168-49398-06566-2Super III Deluxe Pit Kit (w/2015 Chevy SS Stock Car Body)06/15/23CH1TRX1198-49398-06707-9Thunderjet Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1968 Chevrolet El Camino)08/31/23CH1TRX1208-49398-06708-6XTraction Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1970 Plymouth Superbird)08/31/24CH1TRX1218-49398-06709-34 Gear Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1960s Customized Volkswagen Bus)08/31/23CH1TRX1228-49398-06710-9Super III Deluxe Pit Kit (w/2005 Mustang GT)08/31/23CH1TRX1248-49398-07056-7XTraction Deluxe Pit Kit (2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5-R)01/15/24 CH1TRX1258-49398-07057-4Thunderjet Deluxe Pit Kit (1941 Willys Gasser)01/15/24 CH1TRX1268-49398-07058-1Super III Deluxe Pit Kit (1970 Ford Boss Mustang)01/15/24 CH1TRX1278-49398-07059-84 Gear Deluxe Pit Kit (1977 Dodge Tradesman Van)01/15/24 CH1CP79758-49398-05915-94 Gear Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1956 Ford Pickup Body)10/30/22CH1CP79898-49398-05932-6Xtraction Deluxe Pit Kit (w/2005 Ford GT40 Body)09/30/23CH1CP79908-49398-05933-3Xtraction Deluxe Pit Kit (w/2005 Ford GT40 Body)09/30/23CH1CP79918-49398-05934-0Xtraction Deluxe Pit Kit (w/2005 Ford GT40 Body)09/30/23CH1CP80778-49398-06623-21957 Chevy Nomad XTraction Deluxe Pit Kit 1:6406/30/23CH1CP80788-49398-06624-91969 Ford Torino Thunderjet Deluxe Pit Kit 1:6406/30/23CH1CP81178-49398-06946-21987 Buick Grand National Xtraction Deluxe Pit Kit 1:6411/15/23CH1CP81188-49398-06947-91969 AMC AMX Thunderjet Deluxe Pit Kit 1:6411/15/23CH1CP81198-49398-06948-61969 Dodge Charger Xtraction Pit Kit 1:6411/15/23CH1

The recalled unassembled Deluxe Pit Kit slot cars violate the mandatory federal regulation for magnets because the magnets used to power the car are loose prior to assembly, posing an ingestion hazard to children. Assembled models do not pose this risk and are therefore not subject to this recall.When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.

Refund

None reported

Online at autoworldstore.com, protinkertoys.com, and hobbylobby.com and in the following stores nationwide: Hobby Lobby, SlotsnStuff, NitroHobbies Inc., Hercules Distributors, RC Superstore, Bobby’s Hobby’s, Harden Creek Slot Cars, Emery Distributors, Hobbytyme Distributors, Grumpy’s Slot Cars, M&D International Distributors, Power Hobby & Sports Inc., JS Sporting, NAG Hobbies, Radak LLC, DDK Group LLC, TysToys & Garage Signs, Hydrohead34 Diecast, Hobby Express Inc., Hobbies Unlimited, Stevens International, OK Toys Inc., Mark Twain Hobby Center, Gibson Products, Saucier Enterprises d/b/a/ Hobbies Unlimited, and Prism RC Inc. These products were sold from July 2023 through February 2024 for about $22.

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