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

Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys

Date of Recall

2008-03-17

CPSC Release Number

08-223

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 779-7122

Units

About 1.1 million

Distributor

MEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J.

Sold By

Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us, K-Mart and other toy stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2007 for between $10 and $40.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

Description

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 #		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

Remedy

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

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

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