![]() “We are working to spread the details of this recall to parents so that they can act quickly to protect children from the possibility of serious injury,” Madigan said. Mass merchants and other toy and arts and crafts stores sold the sets nationwide for between $20 and $60, depending on the size of the set.īased on this recall, Madigan urges parents to stop using these magnetic sets immediately and contact Mega Brands to return them and receive a comparable product replacement. The building pieces include 1 ½- inch squares, 1-inch triangles, cylinder rods, flexors, connectors, x-tenders, and curves and come in an assortment of colors such as metallic, primary, translucent, and glow in the dark. These older sets, which were manufactured in China, contain up to 250 plastic building pieces and ½ -inch diameter steel balls. Although the hazard was initially thought to be a problem primarily for children younger than six, reports filed since then have revealed that at least ten injuries involved children between the ages of six and eleven years old. At least 1,500 incidents of magnets separating from the building pieces have been reported. ![]() In all but one of the cases, the children required emergency surgical intervention. Magnetix advises that the newer sets, sold after Mabetter retain magnets due to improved quality control, material and design changes and, thus, the newer sets are not included in the recall.ĬPSC and Mega Brands are aware of one death, one aspiration and 27 intestinal injuries as a result of ingesting magnets from Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets. If a child swallows more than one of the small but powerful magnets, or one magnet and a metallic object, the objects can attract inside the intestines and cause perforations and/or blockage, which can be fatal if not immediately treated. The recall is based on the fact that the magnets can detach from the plastic building pieces. Attraction of magnets in the body may cause serious injury and require immediate medical care.” These newer sets are age-labeled 6+ and contain the following caution label: “CAUTION: Do not ingest or inhale magnets. Newer sets sold after March 31, 2006, are not included in the recall and have the brand name “Mega” on the package. Recalled sets have the brand name “Rose Art” on the package. ![]() The recall involves all Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets sold before March 31, 2006. This expansion stems from additional reports of serious injuries following the Marecall of Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets. (the new owner of Rose Art Industries, Inc.) dated April 19, 2007. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Mega Brands America, Inc. MADIGAN: RECALL ON MAGNETIC BUILDING SETS EXPANDEDĬhicago - Attorney General Lisa Madigan today is alerting consumers to a recall expansion announced by the U.S.
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