Super Magnets

CPSC Recall #08-149 — December 20, 2007

Recall #08-149 Date: December 20, 2007 Remedy: Refund

Product

Super Magnets

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Man's Trading Company, of Brisbane, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,800 Super Magnet Toys. 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.Name of Product: Super MagnetsUnits: About 2,800Importer: Man's Trading Company, of Brisbane, Calif.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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The ?-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.Sold at: Dollar and gift stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the recalled toy away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact MTC at (800) 388-7228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected].  

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.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled toy away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Units Affected

About 2,800

Sold At

Dollar and gift stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for about $1.

Importer

Man's Trading Company, of Brisbane, Calif.

Manufactured In

China