CPSC recall 08-222, announced March 17, 2008, covers MEGA Brands America MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures (about 1.3 million units). Small magnets inside the figures can detach. The notice cites 25 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy. Recall contact: call (800) 779-7122, or go to www.megabrands.com.
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.
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 noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
MEGA Brands and CPSC have received 25 reports of magnets coming loose from the figures. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- MEGA Brands America
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-222
- Units
- About 1.3 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- 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.
- Distributor
- MEGA Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J.
MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures
CPSC product type: Toy Figures
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact MEGA Brands at (800) 779-7122 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.megabrands.com
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