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Archived - Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets
- Starting date:
- April 1, 2006
- Posting date:
- April 1, 2006
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001395
Affected products
Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets
Product description
Toy Replacement Program for Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets. This is not a recall, but an effort to ensure the product is used as recommended by children 6 years of age and over.
For full release and picture:
Child's Death Prompts Replacement Program of Magnetic Building Sets.
Hazard identified
Tiny magnets inside the plastic building pieces and rods can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract to each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. This product is unsuitable for young children.
Number sold
These products are sold at toy, arts and crafts stores nationwide.
Time period sold
Sold since September 2003.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Rose Art Industries Inc.
Livingston
New Jersey
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-779-7122
- Retailer
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Toys "R" Us
Concord
Ontario
CANADA
- Retailer
- Walmart Canada Inc.
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What you should do
These products are not safe for use by children who are less than three years of age, or older children who still mouth objects. If the child is not the recommended age of 6 years or older, consumers should stop using the magnetic sets and return the sets to Rose Art for a free replacement product suitable for young children under the age of 6 years. Consumers should be sure to keep all small magnets out of the hands of children who mouth objects, especially young children. For additional information, contact Rose Art at 800-779-7122.