CPSC recall · Reported April 19, 2007
Magnetix Magnetic Building Set Recall Expanded Serious Injuries Continue to be Reported to CPSC
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 in…
The CPSC recalled These magnetic building sets contain up to 250 plastic building pieces and 1/2-inch diame….
Magnetix Magnetic Building Set Recall Expanded Serious Injuries Continue to be Reported t… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 19, 2007. Reason: If a child swallows more than one tiny powerful magnet detached from the plastic building pieces or one such …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic sets immediately and contact Mega Brand…. Verify recall #07164 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-If a child swallows more than one tiny powerful magnet detached from the plastic building pieces or one such ….
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- April 19, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07164 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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."
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic sets immediately and contact Mega Brands for a comparable replacement toy.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07164 |
| Date reported | April 19, 2007 |
| Date initiated | April 19, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | In excess of 4 million |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic sets immediately and contact Mega Brands for a comparable replacement toy.
- Check the recall number (07164) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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