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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-03-17

MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

Is my product affected?

Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

MEGA Brands is recalling Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys because magnets embedded in small flexible parts of the toys can detach. Young children who swallow or aspirate these loose magnets face serious health risks. If a child swallows more than one magnet, the magnets can attract each other inside the body and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

The recall affects numerous Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. products, including starter sets, deluxe sets, and themed collections with animal, vehicle, and building designs. The model number can be found printed on the front of the product packaging. According to the recall, consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy.

Details from the source

The Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys include small flexible parts embedded with magnets that allow the parts to connect to large, colored metal balls. Name of Product Model # Magtastik Starter Set 427 40 Piece Tub 468 Magtastik Deluxe Set 428 Deluxe New Starter Set 467 Primary 429 Wonder Coaster 465 Primary Starter 431 Starter Set - New Parts 496 Car 434 Magnimals - Monkey 424 Helicopter 435 Magnimals - Dog 425 Fun Pack 448 Magnimals - Dinosaur 426 Jumbo 24 Piece Bag 456 Magnimals Assortment 423 Round Bag 461 Mag Mobile Assortment 433 12 Piece Mag Bag 462 Magnimals Pet Set 436 Target Bucket 466 Magnimals Bonus Pack 446 Easter Pack 469 The model number is printed on the front of the product's packaging.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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