Magnetix Magnetic Building Set Recall Expanded Serious Injuries Continue to be Reported to CPSC
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (serious injury or death). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3600.
These magnetic building sets contain up to 250 plastic building pieces and 1/2-inch diameter steel balls. The building pieces include 1 1/2-inch squares, 1-inch triangles, cylinder rods, flexors, connectors, x-tenders, and curves and come in an assortment of colors such as metallic, primary, translucent, and glow in the dark. The recall includes all sets, except newer Magnetix sets sold since March 31, 2006, that are age-labeled 6+ and sets that contain the following caution label: "CAUTION: Do not ingest or inhale magnets. Attraction of magnets in the body may cause serious injury and require immediate medical care."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3600.
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic sets immediately and contact Mega Brands for a comparable replacement toy.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Mass Merchants And Other Toy And Arts And Crafts Stores Nationwide For Between $20 And $60, Depending On The Size Of The Set. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3600.
Consumers can 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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Mass Merchants And Other Toy And Arts And Crafts Stores Nationwide For Between $20 And $60, Depending On The Size Of The Set. Recall FAQ
Mass Merchants And Other Toy And Arts And Crafts Stores Nationwide For Between $20 And $60, Depending On The Size Of The Set. is the subject of a toys recall: Magnetix Magnetic Building Set Recall Expanded Serious Injuries Continue to be Reported to CPSC. The notice was published on April 19, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4 units are potentially affected.