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MEGA Brands Recalls MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

Recall 08-222 · March 17, 2008 · MEGA

What to doConsumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-222 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 17, 2008
Brand
MEGA
Category
Toys and games
Products
MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 1.3 million
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
June 13, 2014

What was recalled

The recalled MagnaMan magnetic toys are figures that have body parts that attach with magnets. They come in either a "Futuristic Warrior" or "Ancient Warrior" theme. Each figure comes with three accessories. Name Color Model # Name Model # Alien Green 28170 Robot Assortment 28198 Robotor Red 28171 Vac Metal 28327 Flame Orange 28172 4-Pack 28175 Gigantor Blue 28173 3-Pack 28393 Toyoto the Samurai Purple 28164 2-Pack 28392 Sir Lancelot the Knight Gray 28165 Vac Metal Assortment 28327 Eric the Viking Blue 28166 Assortment 28254 or 28199 Brutus the Gladiator Yellow 28167 The model number is printed on the front of the product's packaging.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures · About 1.3 million units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us, K-Mart and other toy stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2007 for about $10.; MEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J..

Injuries or incidents reported

MEGA Brands and CPSC have received 25 reports of magnets coming loose from the figures. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

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

Recall history and context

MEGA appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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?

MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures (About 1.3 million units). The recalled MagnaMan magnetic toys are figures that have body parts that attach with magnets.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 13, 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.