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

Recall Date
2025-03-06
Manufacturer
Round 2 LLC, of South Bend, Indiana
Units Affected
About 55,000

Products Involved

Auto World Unassembled Deluxe Pit Kit Slot Cars

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/o

Remedy

Consumers should keep the recalled, unassembled Deluxe Pit Kit slot cars away from children and contact Round 2 to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled slot cars for a full refund. Round 2 is notifying all known purchasers directly.

Reported Injuries

None reported

Sold At

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.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

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

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28