Jazwares Inc. Recalls Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Puzzles, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Recall 07106 · Feb 15, 2007 · Jazwares Inc.
30,000
units affected
30,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07106
- Date
- Feb 15, 2007
- Company
- Jazwares Inc.
- Units affected
- 30,000
- Product
- Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Light-Up Puzzles
- Product type
- Puzzles
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Light-Up Puzzle, which is a double-sided plastic magnetic puzzle for ages 3 and up, has two designs. The Disney-brand puzzle shows the Disney Princesses on the front and Ariel, from The Little Mermaid, on the back. The Marvel-brand puzzle shows "Spider-Man & Friends" on both sides. Each puzzle measures 8 inches by 10.5 inches, contains nine pieces with four or six magnets per piece, and lights up when all pieces are in place. A 9-volt battery is placed in the center bottom piece that contains a battery case.
What can happen
Small magnets used to connect the puzzle 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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the puzzles and contact Jazwares for a free replacement toy that does not contain magnets.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received reports of nine incidents where magnets became loose from these puzzles. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target and Kohl's stores nationwide and on Amazon.com from June 2006 through January 2007 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled link-n-lite™ magnetic light-up puzzles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the puzzles and contact Jazwares for a free replacement toy that does not contain magnets.
What is the hazard?
Small magnets used to connect the puzzle 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.