MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-223 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 17, 2008
- Brand
- MEGA
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion, Crashes and loss of control hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionCrashes and loss of control
- Units
- About 1.1 million
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 13, 2014
What was recalled
The Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys include small flexible parts embedded with magnets that allow the parts to connect to large, colored metal balls. Name of Product Model # Magtastik Starter Set 427 40 Piece Tub 468 Magtastik Deluxe Set 428 Deluxe New Starter Set 467 Primary 429 Wonder Coaster 465 Primary Starter 431 Starter Set - New Parts 496 Car 434 Magnimals - Monkey 424 Helicopter 435 Magnimals - Dog 425 Fun Pack 448 Magnimals - Dinosaur 426 Jumbo 24 Piece Bag 456 Magnimals Assortment 423 Round Bag 461 Mag Mobile Assortment 433 12 Piece Mag Bag 462 Magnimals Pet Set 436 Target Bucket 466 Magnimals Bonus Pack 446 Easter Pack 469 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.
- Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys · About 1.1 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 between $10 and $40.; MEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J..
Injuries or incidents reported
MEGA Brands and CPSC have received 19 reports of magnets coming loose, including one report of a 3-year-old boy receiving medical treatment to remove a magnet from his nasal cavity and one report of an 18-month-old boy with a magnet in his mouth, which was not swallowed.
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?
Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys (About 1.1 million units). The Magtastik and Magnetix Jr.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion, Crashes and loss of control 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.