CPSC2008-01-23
Battat Recalls Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Hazard
Small 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 perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Magnabild Magnetic Building System away from children and contact Battat to receive a pre-paid mailer to return the toy and to receive a free replacement product.
Sold at
Various retailers nationwide and online sellers from 2005 through 2007 for between $30 and $40.
Affected count
About 125,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Battat have received 16 reports of magnets coming out of the long flexible rods, 1-inch rods, and of the corners of square building pieces. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Battat at (800) 247-6144 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.battatco.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Battat-Recalls-Magnetic-Construction-Sets-Ingested-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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