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Battat Recalls Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

Recall 08-173 · January 23, 2008 · Battat

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled Magnabild Magnetic Building System away from children and contact Battat to receive a pre-paid mailer to return the toy and to receive a free replacement product.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-173 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 23, 2008
Brand
Battat
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems
Hazard
Choking and ingestion, Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionFalls and tip-overs
Units
About 125,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 13, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves the 293-piece (item number BB1502H) and the 180-piece (item number BB1431H) Magnabild Magnetic Building System sets. Both sets come in rotating display cases that contain 1-inch and 4-inch rods with magnets, curved 1-inch rods, triangle and square pieces with magnets, square-shaped plastic building pieces, triangles and 5-sided pieces, and metal balls. The pieces come in different colors. All of the plastic building pieces, except the 4-inch flexible rods, have the word "Magnabild" in raised lettering on them. The item number is found on a hang tag attached to the set. The product is designed for children older than three years.

Is my product affected?

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  • Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems · About 125,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Various retailers nationwide and online sellers from 2005 through 2007 for between $30 and $40.; Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and Battat have received 16 reports of magnets coming out of the long flexible rods, 1-inch rods, and of the corners of square building pieces. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Battat at (800) 247-6144 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.battatco.com

Recall history and context

Battat appears in 9 CPSC recalls on record. See all Battat recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems (About 125,000 units). This recall involves the 293-piece (item number BB1502H) and the 180-piece (item number BB1431H) Magnabild Magnetic Building System sets.

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 the recalled Magnabild Magnetic Building System away from children and contact Battat to receive a pre-paid mailer to return the toy and to receive a free replacement product.

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