lily
03-17-2008, 11:01 PM
Another toy recall. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/17/AR2008031701502.html?hpid=moreheadlines)
2.4 Million Magnetic Toys Recalled
The Associated Press
Monday, March 17, 2008; 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON -- Toy distributor Mega Brands Inc. recalled about 2.4 million
Chinese-made toys Monday, because small magnets could fall out and cause
internal damage.
These tiny magnets could fall out of the toys and be swallowed or inhaled by
children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attach to each
other and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be
fatal.
Mega Brands is recalling 1.1 million Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. preschool
toys. The company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have received
19 reports of magnets falling out of these toys. In one incident an
18-month-old boy put a magnet in his mouth, but it was not swallowed. In
another, a 3-year-old boy needed medical treatment to remove a magnet from
his nasal cavity.
The recall also includes about 1.3 million MagnaMan magnetic action figures.
The company and commission have received 25 reports of magnets falling out
of the figures. No incidents involving magnets from the action figures have
been reported.
In March 2006, Mega Brands recalled 3.8 million Magnetix magnetic building
sets because one child died and four others were seriously injured after
swallowing tiny magnets in the toys.
Monday's recalled products were sold at toy stores around the country,
including Wal-Mart, Target, Toys "R" Us and Kmart between January 2005 and
December 2007.
For details on the recall, or on how to return the toys and receive a free
replacement, consumers can call 800-779-7122. Information is also available
at http://www.megabrands.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.
2.4 Million Magnetic Toys Recalled
The Associated Press
Monday, March 17, 2008; 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON -- Toy distributor Mega Brands Inc. recalled about 2.4 million
Chinese-made toys Monday, because small magnets could fall out and cause
internal damage.
These tiny magnets could fall out of the toys and be swallowed or inhaled by
children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attach to each
other and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be
fatal.
Mega Brands is recalling 1.1 million Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. preschool
toys. The company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have received
19 reports of magnets falling out of these toys. In one incident an
18-month-old boy put a magnet in his mouth, but it was not swallowed. In
another, a 3-year-old boy needed medical treatment to remove a magnet from
his nasal cavity.
The recall also includes about 1.3 million MagnaMan magnetic action figures.
The company and commission have received 25 reports of magnets falling out
of the figures. No incidents involving magnets from the action figures have
been reported.
In March 2006, Mega Brands recalled 3.8 million Magnetix magnetic building
sets because one child died and four others were seriously injured after
swallowing tiny magnets in the toys.
Monday's recalled products were sold at toy stores around the country,
including Wal-Mart, Target, Toys "R" Us and Kmart between January 2005 and
December 2007.
For details on the recall, or on how to return the toys and receive a free
replacement, consumers can call 800-779-7122. Information is also available
at http://www.megabrands.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.