CPSC recall · Reported March 17, 2008
MEGA Brands Recalls MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
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 othe…
Mega Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.j. recalled The recalled MagnaMan magnetic toys are figures that have body parts that attach with mag….
MEGA Brands Recalls MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration an… was recalled by Mega Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.j. in March 17, 2008. Reason: Small magnets inside the figures can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. I…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands …. Verify recall #08222 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Mega Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-Small magnets inside the figures can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. I….
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- March 17, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08222 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 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08222 |
| Date reported | March 17, 2008 |
| Date initiated | March 17, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Mega Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.j. |
| Affected scope | About 1.3 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 toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy.
- Check the recall number (08222) 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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