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.
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.
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.
The model number is printed on the front of the product's packaging.
The toys 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.
They were manufactured in China.
Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy.
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.
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
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