Battat Recalls Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-01-23 · 08173
Hazards
Small magnets inside the building 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 perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Recall
Number
08173
Date
2008-01-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems
Companies
Retailer(s)
Various retailers nationwide and online sellers from 2005 through 2007 for between $30 and $40.
Distributor(s)
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the 293-piece (item number BB1502H) and the 180-piece (item number BB1431H) Magnabild Magnetic Building System sets. Both sets come in rotating display cases that contain 1-inch and 4-inch rods with magnets, curved 1-inch rods, triangle and square pieces with magnets, square-shaped plastic building pieces, triangles and 5-sided pieces, and metal balls. The pieces come in different colors. All of the plastic building pieces, except the 4-inch flexible rods, have the word "Magnabild" in raised lettering on them. The item number is found on a hang tag attached to the set. The product is designed for children older than three years.