CPSC2007-01-18
Geometix International LLC Recalls MagneBlocks™ Toys, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Geometix International LLC, of Brookfield, Conn.
Hazard
Tiny magnets inside the building pieces can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
Remedy
CPSC recommends children under 6 years of age not play with toys containing magnets. If a magnet comes out of one of the blocks in these sets, immediately remove the block from the set and send it to Geometix International for a free replacement block.
Sold at
Discount department and toy stores and Web sites, and other toy and arts and crafts stores nationwide. The MagneBlocks™ magnetic building sets were sold from January 2004 through November 2006 for between $20 and $120, depending on the size of the set. Sets currently for sale have improved warning labels.
Affected count
About 40,000 sets
Injuries reported
The firm is aware of one incident where a magnet became loose. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
MagneBlocks™ Magnetic Construction Toys
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Geometix International at (866) 775-0265 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Geometix International's Web site at www.magneblocks.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Geometix-International-LLC-Recalls-MagneBlocks-Toys-Ingested-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-Hazards-Don't want to check this manually?
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