March 17, 2008
MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys
Name of Product: Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys
Units: About 1.1 million
Distributor: MEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J
Hazard: Magnets in the small flexible parts of the animals, vehicles and building sets can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Description: 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 # | 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.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us, K-Mart and other toy stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2007 for between $10 and $40.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy.
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 http://www.megabrands.com/en/customerservice/recallinfo/index.php