MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

Active Recall Announced March 17, 2008 CPSC #08223

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MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards is CPSC recall #08223, announced on March 17, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to mega brands for a free replacement toy.. Affected brand: MEGA Brands America Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys

Recalled brands

MEGA Brands America Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

March 17, 2008

Categories

Toy Miscellaneous

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08223?

CPSC recall #08223 covers MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 17, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08223?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08223 is consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to mega brands for a free replacement toy.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/MEGA-Brands-Recalls-Magtastik-and-Magnetix-Jr-Pre-School-Magnetic-Toys-Ingested-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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