MagneBlocks™ Magnetic Construction Toys
Published January 18, 2007
Summary
CPSC records recall 07085, published January 18, 2007. Reported units: About 40,000 sets.
What's the hazard
Tiny magnets inside the building pieces can fall out. 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 perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
What to do
CPSC recommends children under 6 years of age not play with toys containing magnets. If a magnet comes out of one of the blocks in these sets, immediately remove the block from the set and send it to Geometix International for a free replacement block.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- Geometix International LLC, of Brookfield, Conn.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was MagneBlocks™ Magnetic Construction Toys recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 07085 on January 18, 2007. Reported hazard: Tiny magnets inside the building pieces can fall out. 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 perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
What should I do if I have this product?
CPSC recommends children under 6 years of age not play with toys containing magnets. If a magnet comes out of one of the blocks in these sets, immediately remove the block from the set and send it to Geometix International for a free replacement block.