Model number check

4-PACK

Is 4-PACK recalled? Yes. Model number 4-PACK is listed in 2 CPSC recalls: 10-300 (2009 Muddy Outdoors tree climbing sticks, July 14, 2010) and 08-222 (MEGA Brands America MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures, March 17, 2008).

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Recall 10-300, published July 14, 2010

2009 Muddy Outdoors tree climbing sticks

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

4-PACK
Additional identifying details

The year and model number are printed on a label on the front of the main vertical frame of the climbing stick just below the two cam locks.

Which products are included?

The recalled climbing sticks are used for climbing a tree and include 2009 year Model 70301 - Muddy Outdoors climbing stick (a 20-inch single climbing stick) and 2009 year Model 70304 - Muddy Outdoors climbing stick (4-pack of 20-inch climbing sticks). The year and model number are printed on a label on the front of the main vertical frame of the climbing stick just below the two cam locks.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Bolts that secure the cam locks to the frame of these climbing sticks that retains the rope around the tree can break, allowing the cam locks to detach from the frame.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these climbing sticks and return the climbing sticks to Muddy Outdoors for a refund, exchange or manufacturer's credit.

Recall published
July 14, 2010
Units
Approximately 2,550
Sold at / sales period
Directly from Muddy Outdoors via Internet/telephone sales and other outdoor sports retailers nationwide from July 2009 through April 2010 for about $35 (model 70301) and about $130 (model 70304).

Other model numbers in this recall

Recall 08-222, published March 17, 2008

MEGA Brands America MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

4-PACK
Additional identifying details

Name Color Model # Name Model # Alien Green 28170 Robot Assortment 28198 Robotor Red 28171 Vac Metal 28327 Flame Orange 28172 4-Pack 28175 Gigantor Blue 28173 3-Pack 28393 Toyoto the Samurai Purple 28164 2-Pack 28392 Sir Lancelot the Knight Gray 28165 Vac Metal Assortment 28327 Eric the Viking Blue 28166 Assortment 28254 or 28199 Brutus the Gladiator Yellow 28167 The model number is printed on the front of the product's packaging.

Which products are included?

The recalled MagnaMan magnetic toys are figures that have body parts that attach with magnets. They come in either a "Futuristic Warrior" or "Ancient Warrior" theme. Each figure comes with three accessories. Name Color Model # Name Model # Alien Green 28170 Robot Assortment 28198 Robotor Red 28171 Vac Metal 28327 Flame Orange 28172 4-Pack 28175 Gigantor Blue 28173 3-Pack 28393 Toyoto the Samurai Purple 28164 2-Pack 28392 Sir Lancelot the Knight Gray 28165 Vac Metal Assortment 28327 Eric the Viking Blue 28166 Assortment 28254 or 28199 Brutus the Gladiator Yellow 28167 The model number is printed on the front of the product's packaging.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Small magnets inside the figures can detach. 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 perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy.

Recall published
March 17, 2008
Units
About 1.3 million
Sold at / sales period
Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us, K-Mart and other toy stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2007 for about $10.

Other model numbers in this recall

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