Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards
Recall 10327 · Aug 26, 2010 · Lakeshore Learning Materials
18,500
units affected
18,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10327
- Date
- Aug 26, 2010
- Company
- Lakeshore Learning Materials
- Units affected
- 18,500
- Product
- Magnetic maze boards
- Product type
- Educational Materials
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves wooden magnetic maze boards. The wooden boards have a clear plastic sheet that covers small wooden or plastic pieces located inside a maze. A plastic wand containing a magnet in its tip is attached to the board by a cord. The wand is used to move items inside the maze. The top of the board reads: "Who's Hiding in the Garden?," "Who's Hiding in the Ocean?," "Magnetic Counting Maze," "Magnetic Alphabet Board" or "My Community Magnetic Board."
What can happen
The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and contact Lakeshore to receive a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lakeshore has received ten reports of wands separating and magnets detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lakeshore Learning Materials stores nationwide, its catalogs and online at www.lakeshorelearning.com from January 2009 through May 2010 singly or in sets for between $30 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled magnetic maze boards?
Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and contact Lakeshore to receive a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, 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.