CPSC recall 07-085, announced January 18, 2007, covers Geometix International MagneBlocks™ Magnetic Construction Toys (about 40,000 units). Tiny magnets inside the building pieces can fall out. The notice cites 1 incident report. CPSC recommends children under 6 years of age not play with toys containing magnets. Recall contact: call (866) 775-0265, or go to www.magneblocks.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
All types of MagneBlocks™ construction sets are included in this recall. The sets contain six or more plastic building pieces and six or more 1/2-inch diameter steel balls. Some sets include steel rods. The building pieces are various colors and are shaped in 1 1/2-inch cubes and three-, four-, and five-sided pyramids. The plastic building pieces have "MagneBlocks™" imprinted on them.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Tiny magnets inside the building 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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm is aware of one incident where a magnet became loose. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
CPSC recommends children under 6 years of age not play with toys containing magnets. If a magnet comes out of one of the blocks in these sets, immediately remove the block from the set and send it to Geometix International for a free replacement block.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Geometix International
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 07-085
- Units
- About 40,000 sets
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department and toy stores and Web sites, and other toy and arts and crafts stores nationwide. The MagneBlocks™ magnetic building sets were sold from January 2004 through November 2006 for between $20 and $120, depending on the size of the set. Sets currently for sale have improved warning labels.
- Distributor
- Geometix International LLC, of Brookfield, Conn.
MagneBlocks™ Magnetic Construction Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Geometix International at (866) 775-0265 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Geometix International's Web site at www.magneblocks.com
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