Jazwares Inc. Recalls Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Puzzles, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-02-15 · 07106
Hazards
Small magnets used to connect the puzzle pieces 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.
Recall
Number
07106
Date
2007-02-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Light-Up Puzzles
Companies
Retailer(s)
Target and Kohl's stores nationwide and on Amazon.com from June 2006 through January 2007 for about $15.
Importer(s)
Jazwares, Inc. of Sunrise, Fla.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Light-Up Puzzle, which is a double-sided plastic magnetic puzzle for ages 3 and up, has two designs. The Disney-brand puzzle shows the Disney Princesses on the front and Ariel, from The Little Mermaid, on the back. The Marvel-brand puzzle shows "Spider-Man & Friends" on both sides. Each puzzle measures 8 inches by 10.5 inches, contains nine pieces with four or six magnets per piece, and lights up when all pieces are in place. A 9-volt battery is placed in the center bottom piece that contains a battery case.