Product Recall Number: 08-149
Why was Super Magnets recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 08-149
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-12-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of 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 mtcmans@aol.com.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 2,800
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: Dollar and gift stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for about $1.
Importers: Man's Trading Company, of Brisbane, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed