Super Magnet Toys Recalled by MTC Due to Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Recall 08149 · Dec 21, 2007 · Man's Trading Company
2,800
units affected
2,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08149
- Date
- Dec 21, 2007
- Company
- Man's Trading Company
- Units affected
- 2,800
- Product
- Super Magnets
- Product type
- Magnets
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The ½-inch toys are shaped and painted to resemble panda bears. A small magnet is attached to the bottom of the toy. "Super Magnets" and the MTC logo are printed on the front of the packaging. The magnet toys are sold eight to a package.
What can happen
The magnet attached to the bottom of a small toy panda can detach. If swallowed or aspirated by young children, the magnets can attract each other internally and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
The fix
Consumers should take the recalled toy away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar and gift stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled super magnets?
Consumers should take the recalled toy away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The magnet attached to the bottom of a small toy panda can detach. If swallowed or aspirated by young children, the magnets can attract each other internally 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.