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2008 Recall: CPSC Announces 1.1 Million Toy Recall of Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Toys

On March 17, 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Mega Brands, LLC, issued a voluntary recall of its Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. magnetic building sets. This recall marks the third recall of magnetic toys manufactured by MEGA Brands, LLC. (See Background section below for information on the previous recalls.) Over a million toys are included in the 2008 recall, while the combined total of recalled MEGA Brand magnetic toys is estimated at well over 5.3 -9 million units.

These magnetic toys were sold at retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us, K-Mart and other toy stores nationwide from January 2005-December 2007. Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and check their homes for loose or missing magnets. Parents should immediately report any incidents of loose magnets to the CPSC hotline 1-800-638-2772.

Below is a list detailing the various names and models of Magtastik and Magnetix toys that were recalled in 2008:

Background: First Magnetix Toy Recall Issued in 2006

On March 31, 2006, Rose Art Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Mega Brands, LLC, issued a voluntary recall of all of its Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets.

Magnetix Safety Alert

At the time of the recall, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) was aware of 34 incidents, including one death and four serious injuries resulting from the dangerous toys. Rose Art advised consumers to stop using the toys immediately and return them for a free replacement product suitable for children. This recall included 2.4 million MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures, and Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys.

Second Recall Issued for Faulty Magnet Construction Pieces in 2007

An expanded recall was announced on April 19, 2007 due to continuing reports of injuries since the initial recall a year earlier. The expanded recall also warned consumers of the danger to older children, ages 6-11, in addition to those under the age of 6. Of the 27 intestinal injuries reported, 10 occurred in children belonging to the older age group.

At the time, the 2007 recall did not include sets sold after March 19, 2006. There were more than 1,500 consumer complaints of magnets detaching from building pieces reported to Mega Brands by that time. In total, the two recalls involved 4.2 million toys, according to the CPSC.

Legal Rights for Parents: Child Injury Attorney | Lawyer

The law in most states provides individuals with legal claims and the right to compensation for injuries they suffer as a result of a defective product or the negligence of another. The injured person may file a lawsuit seeking compensation for his or her pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost past and future wages and punitive damages.

Magnetix Child Injury: Contact Personal Injury Attorney | Lawyer

Lieff Cabraser represents parents whose children were injured by detached magnets from Magnetix toys. If your child was injured after ingesting a defective magnet toy, please contact an experienced personal injury attorney at Lieff Cabraser. Alternatively, you may call us toll-free at 1-800-541-7358 and ask to speak to attorney Fabrice Vincent.