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ChokingMarch 6, 2025CPSC #25170

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

Brand
Product
Other Products
Units affected
55,000
Remedy
refund, repair

What was recalled

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 # UPC Description Date Code TRX113 8-49398-06563-1 XTraction Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1973 Datsun 240z Body) 06/15/23CH1 TRX114 8-49398-06564-8 Thunderjet Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1962 Chevy Bel Air Coupe Body) 06/15/23CH1 TRX115 8-49398-06565-5 4 Gear Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1959 Cadillac Ambulance Body) 06/15/23CH1 TRX116 8-49398-06566-2 Super III Deluxe Pit Kit (w/2015 Chevy SS Stock Car Body) 06/15/23CH1 TRX119 8-49398-06707-9 Thunderjet Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1968 Chevrolet El Camino) 08/31/23CH1 TRX120 8-49398-06708-6 XTraction Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1970 Plymouth Superbird) 08/31/24CH1 TRX121 8-49398-06709-3 4 Gear Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1960s Customized Volkswagen Bus) 08/31/23CH1 TRX122 8-49398-06710-9 Super III Deluxe Pit Kit (w/2005 Mustang GT) 08/31/23CH1 TRX124 8-49398-07056-7 XTraction Deluxe Pit Kit (2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5-R) 01/15/24 CH1 TRX125 8-49398-07057-4 Thunderjet Deluxe Pit Kit (1941 Willys Gasser) 01/15/24 CH1 TRX126 8-49398-07058-1 Super III Deluxe Pit Kit (1970 Ford Boss Mustang) 01/15/24 CH1 TRX127 8-49398-07059-8 4 Gear Deluxe Pit Kit (1977 Dodge Tradesman Van) 01/15/24 CH1 CP7975 8-49398-05915-9 4 Gear Deluxe Pit Kit (w/1956 Ford Pickup Body) 10/30/22CH1 CP7989 8-49398-05932-6 Xtraction Deluxe Pit Kit (w/2005 Ford GT40 Body) 09/30/23CH1 CP7990 8-49398-05933-3 Xtraction Deluxe Pit Kit (w/2005 Ford GT40 Body) 09/30/23CH1 CP7991 8-49398-05934-0 Xtraction Deluxe Pit Kit (w/2005 Ford GT40 Body) 09/30/23CH1 CP8077 8-49398-06623-2 1957 Chevy Nomad XTraction Deluxe Pit Kit 1:64 06/30/23CH1 CP8078 8-49398-06624-9 1969 Ford Torino Thunderjet Deluxe Pit Kit 1:64 06/30/23CH1 CP8117 8-49398-06946-2 1987 Buick Grand National Xtraction Deluxe Pit Kit 1:64 11/15/23CH1 CP8118 8-49398-06947-9 1969 AMC AMX Thunderjet Deluxe Pit Kit 1:64 11/15/23CH1 CP8119 8-49398-06948-6 1969 Dodge Charger Xtraction Pit Kit 1:64 11/15/23CH1

Hazard

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.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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 2023through February 2024 for about $22.

Photos

Recalled Auto World XTraction Deluxe Pit Kit with 1973 Datsun 240z Body, Item# TRX 113, UPC Code: 8-49398-06563-1, Date Code: 06/15/23CH1Recalled Auto World Thunderjet Deluxe Pit Kit with 1962 Chevy Bel Air Coupe Body, Item# TRX 114, UPC Code: 8-49398-06564-8, Date Code: 06/15/23CH1Recalled Auto World 4 Gear Deluxe Pit Kit with 1959 Cadillac Ambulance Body, Item# TRX 115, UPC Code: 8-49398-06565-5, Date Code: 06/15/23CH1Recalled Auto World Super III Deluxe Pit Kit with 2015 Chevy SS Stock Car Body, Item# TRX 116, UPC Code: 8-49398-06566-2, Date Code: 06/15/23CH1
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