CPSC recall 08-221, announced March 13, 2008, covers Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Toys or Sets (about 7,000 units). Small magnets inside the building pieces can fall out. The notice cites 16 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled Magnabild Magnetic Building System away from children and contact Battat to receive a pre-paid mailer to return the toy and to receive a free replacement product. Recall contact: call (800) 247-6144, or go to www.battatco.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?
This recall involves the 108-piece (item number BB1439H) and the 68-piece (item number BAT-34) Magnabild Magnetic Building System sets. The 108-piece set comes in a rotating display case containing sixty 1-inch rods with magnets and 48 metal balls. The 68-piece set comes in a window box and contains forty-four 1-inch rods with magnets and 24 metal balls. The rods come in different colors. All of the plastic building pieces have the word "Magnabild" in raised lettering on them. "BB1439H" is found on a hang tag attached to the display case. "BAT-34" is found on the box. The products are designed for children older than three years.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small 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 perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Battat have received 16 reports of magnets coming out of the building pieces. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Magnabild Magnetic Building System away from children and contact Battat to receive a pre-paid mailer to return the toy and to receive a free replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Battat
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-221
- Units
- About 7,000 (125,000 other Battat Magnabild Building Systems were recalled on January 23, 2008)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various retailers nationwide and online sellers from July 2005 through February 2008 for between $20 and $35.
- Distributor
- Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Toys or Sets
CPSC product type: Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Battat Inc. at (800) 247-6144 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.battatco.com
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