Recall: MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2008 Release #08-223 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 779-7122 |
MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys
Units: About 1.1 million
Distributor: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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 |
The model number is printed on the front of the product’s packaging.
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.
Manufactured in: China
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
Consumers can also view a video clip (transcript) about this recall. This is in "streaming video" format.
