CPSC2008-03-17
MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
MEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J.
Hazard
Magnets in the small flexible parts of the animals, vehicles and building sets can detach. 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 stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy.
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us, K-Mart and other toy stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2007 for between $10 and $40.
Affected count
About 1.1 million
Injuries reported
MEGA Brands and CPSC have received 19 reports of magnets coming loose, including one report of a 3-year-old boy receiving medical treatment to remove a magnet from his nasal cavity and one report of an 18-month-old boy with a magnet in his mouth, which was not swallowed.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys
Consumer contact
For additional information, 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/2008/MEGA-Brands-Recalls-Magtastik-and-Magnetix-Jr-Pre-School-Magnetic-Toys-Ingested-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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