Serious Intestinal Injury Prompts Kipp Brothers Recall of Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-07-05). Hazards: fall, ingestion. About 800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07231 |
| Published | 2007-07-05 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets |
| Products | Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets |
| Firms | Kipp Brothers, of Carmel, Ind. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 800 |
| Hazard classes | fall, ingestion |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Kipp Brothers' showroom, Fall 2005 catalog and Web site (order # NB8141) from September 2005 through March 2006 for about $3. |
Description
The recalled Mag Stix sets contain 24 pieces including twelve 1-inch sticks, four 2.25-inch sticks, and eight metal balls. The sticks are yellow, green, blue and rust-colored. "Item No. 40330 Made in China" and UPC number 7 7704 40330 1 are printed on the packaging.
Hazard
Small magnets inside the plastic sticks 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Kipp Brothers for instructions on returning the product for a full refund (including shipping).
Incidents and injuries
CPSC has received one report of an eight-year-old girl, who was hospitalized after swallowing loose magnets. Extensive surgery was required to remove the magnets and repair intestinal perforations.
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