CPSC recall · Reported July 5, 2007
Serious Intestinal Injury Prompts Kipp Brothers Recall of Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets
Small magnets inside the plastic sticks can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract …
Kipp Brothers, of Carmel, Ind. recalled The recalled Mag Stix sets contain 24 pieces including twelve 1-inch sticks, four 2.25-in….
Serious Intestinal Injury Prompts Kipp Brothers Recall of Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets was recalled by Kipp Brothers, of Carmel, Ind. in July 5, 2007. Reason: Small magnets inside the plastic sticks can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or asp…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Kipp…. Verify recall #07231 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kipp Brothers, of Carmel, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-Small magnets inside the plastic sticks can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or asp….
- None
- agency class
- July 5, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07231 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
The recalled Mag Stix sets contain 24 pieces including twelve 1-inch sticks, four 2.25-inch sticks, and eight metal balls. The sticks are yellow, green, blue and rust-colored. "Item No. 40330 Made in China" and UPC number 7 7704 40330 1 are printed on the packaging.
Reason for recall
Small magnets inside the plastic sticks can fall out. 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 perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Kipp Brothers for instructions on returning the product for a full refund (including shipping).
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07231 |
| Date reported | July 5, 2007 |
| Date initiated | July 5, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Kipp Brothers, of Carmel, Ind. |
| Affected scope | About 800 |
| 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 immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Kipp Brothers for instructions on returning …
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- 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
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