Recall: MEGA Brands Recalls MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2008 Release #08-222 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 779-7122 |
MEGA Brands Recalls MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures; 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: MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures
Units: About 1.3 million
Distributor: MEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J.
Hazard: Small magnets inside the figures 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 25 reports of magnets coming loose from the figures. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled MagnaMan magnetic toys are figures that have body parts that attach with magnets. They come in either a “Futuristic Warrior” or “Ancient Warrior” theme. Each figure comes with three accessories.
| Name | Color | Model # | Name | Model # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alien | Green | 28170 | Robot Assortment | 28198 | |
| Robotor | Red | 28171 | Vac Metal | 28327 | |
| Flame | Orange | 28172 | 4-Pack | 28175 | |
| Gigantor | Blue | 28173 | 3-Pack | 28393 | |
| Toyoto the Samurai | Purple | 28164 | 2-Pack | 28392 | |
| Sir Lancelot the Knight | Gray | 28165 | Vac Metal Assortment | 28327 | |
| Eric the Viking | Blue | 28166 | Assortment | 28254 or 28199 | |
| Brutus the Gladiator | Yellow | 28167 |
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 about $10.
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.
