Serious Intestinal Injury Prompts Kipp Brothers Recall of Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 07-231 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 5, 2007
- Brand
- Serious Intestinal Injury Prompts Kipp Brothers
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion, Falls and tip-overs hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionFalls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 800
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets · About 800 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Kipp Brothers' showroom, Fall 2005 catalog and Web site (order # NB8141) from September 2005 through March 2006 for about $3.; Kipp Brothers, of Carmel, Ind..
Injuries or incidents reported
CPSC has received one report of an eight-year-old girl, who was hospitalized after swallowing loose magnets. Extensive surgery was required to remove the magnets and repair intestinal perforations.
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Kipp Brothers at (800) 428-1153 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Web site at www.kipptoys.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets (About 800 units). 25-inch sticks, and eight metal balls.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion, Falls and tip-overs hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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).
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.