CPSC states that one death, one aspiration and 27 intestinal injuries are associated with the magnetic toy sets, and at least 1,500 incidents of magnets separating from the building pieces have been reported.Ĭonsumers should stop using the recalled magnetic sets immediately and contact Mega Brands for a comparable replacement toy. These magnetic toy sets were initially recalled in March 2006, but increasing reports of serious injuries have prompted expansion of the recall. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at the time of the recall, swallowing the small magnets from the toys resulted in at least one death, one aspiration and 27 intestinal injuries, which resulted in emergency surgery in all but one of. Last March, another toy company, Mega Brands Inc., recalled 3.8 million Magnetix magnetic building sets after one child died and four others were seriously injured after swallowing tiny magnets in. Attraction of magnets in the body may cause serious injury and require immediate medical care.' Magnetix toy sets contained up to 250 plastic pieces and steel balls measuring a half inch in diameter. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web. 'CAUTION: Do not ingest or inhale magnets. If consumers are uncertain as to whether their product is being recalled, they can contact Mega Brands at (800) 779-7122 between 8 a.m.

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: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). More than 4 million units of Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets are being recalled by manufacturer Mega Brands America, Inc., according to the U.S.

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