![]() ![]() If consumers are uncertain as to whether their product is being recalled, they can contact Mega Brands at 80 between 8 a.m. Mass merchants and other toy and arts and crafts stores sold the sets nationwide for between $20 and $60, depending on the size of the set.Ĭonsumers should stop using the recalled magnetic sets immediately and contact Mega Brands for a comparable replacement toy. They come in an assortment of colors such as metallic, primary, translucent, and glow in the dark. The building pieces include 1 1/2-inch squares, 1-inch triangles, cylindrical rods, flexors, connectors, x-tenders, and curves. These older sets, which were manufactured in China, contain up to 250 plastic building pieces and 1/2-inch diameter steel ball magnets. 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 each other inside the intestines and cause perforations and/or blockage, which can be fatal if not treated immediately, the agency said. Although the hazard was initially thought to be a problem primarily for children younger than six, the CPSC said it has since been learned that at least ten injuries involved children between the ages of 6 and 11 years old. Emergency surgical intervention was needed in all but one case.Īt least 1,500 incidents of magnets separating from the building pieces have been reported. To date, the agency said it is aware of one death, one aspiration and 27 intestinal injuries. Attraction of magnets in the body may cause serious injury and require immediate medical care" "CAUTION: Do not ingest or inhale magnets. The recall includes all sets, except newer Magnetix sets sold since March 31, 2006, that are labeled for ages 6 and up and sets that contain the following caution label: The CPSC said it has now expanded that recall to 4 million more units after serious injuries continued to be reported. ![]() Parents should immediately take all Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets away from their small children, the CPSC said. ![]()
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