Magnetix Magnetic Building Set Recall Expanded Serious Injuries Continue to be R...
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
These magnetic building sets contain up to 250 plastic building pieces and 1/2-inch diameter steel balls. The building pieces include 1 1/2-inch squares, 1-inch triangles, cylinder rods, flexors, connectors, x-tenders, and curves and come in an assortment of colors such as metallic, primary, translucent, and glow in the dark. The recall includes all sets, except newer Magnetix sets sold since March 31, 2006, that are age-labeled 6+ and sets that contain the following caution label: "CAUTION: Do not ingest or inhale magnets. Attraction of magnets in the body may cause serious injury and require immediate medical care."
Affected Products
Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Magnetix-Magnetic-Building-Set-Recall-Expanded-Serious-Injuries-Continue-to-be-Reported-to-CPSC |
| Title | Magnetix Magnetic Building Set Recall Expanded Serious Injuries Continue to be Reported to CPSC |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/db5775b50fd2409ab0da752c66c93182.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Magnets and Pieces from Recalled Magnetic Building Set |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f00e791680ef463a9bcaea81fb6e8216.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Magnets and Pieces from Recalled Magnetic Building Set |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets |
| Products › Type | Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets |
| Products › Category I D | 2201 |
| Products › Number Of Units | In excess of 4 million |
| Recall I D | 3600 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic sets immediately and contact Mega Brands for a comparable replacement toy. |
| Importers › Name | Mega Brands America, Inc. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchants and other toy and arts and crafts stores nationwide for between $20 and $60, depending on the size of the set. |
| Recall Date | 2007-04-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | These magnetic building sets contain up to 250 plastic building pieces and 1/2-inch diameter steel balls. The building pieces include 1 1/2-inch squares, 1-inch triangles, cylinder rods, flexors, connectors, x-tenders, and curves and come in an assortment of colors such as metallic, primary, translucent, and glow in the dark. The recall includes all sets, except newer Magnetix sets sold since March 31, 2006, that are age-labeled 6+ and sets that contain the following caution label: "CAUTION: Do not ingest or inhale magnets. Attraction of magnets in the body may cause serious injury and require immediate medical care." |
| Recall Number | 07164 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |