CPSC2007-04-19
Magnetix Magnetic Building Set Recall Expanded Serious Injuries Continue to be Reported to CPSC
Mega Brands America, Inc.
Hazard
If a child swallows more than one tiny powerful magnet detached from the plastic building pieces or one such magnet and a metallic object, the objects can attract to each other inside the intestines and cause perforations and/or blockage, which can be fatal, if not treated immediately.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic sets immediately and contact Mega Brands for a comparable replacement toy.
Sold at
Mass merchants and other toy and arts and crafts stores nationwide for between $20 and $60, depending on the size of the set.
Affected count
In excess of 4 million
Injuries reported
To date, CPSC and Mega Brands are aware of one death, one aspiration and 27 intestinal injuries. Emergency surgical intervention was needed in all but one case. At least 1,500 incidents of magnets separating from the building pieces have been reported. Although the hazard was initially thought to be a problem primarily for children younger than six, it has since been learned that at least ten injuries involved children between the ages of 6 and 11 years old.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact Mega Brands at (800) 779-7122 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.megabrands.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Magnetix-Magnetic-Building-Set-Recall-Expanded-Serious-Injuries-Continue-to-be-Reported-to-CPSCDon't want to check this manually?
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