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Toys with magnets – Magnetix MagnaMan magnetic action figures. – MEGA Brands

Serious risk Choking, Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 3 Apr 2008In the weekly report of 4 Apr 2008 (week 13, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 6 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Toys with magnets – Magnetix MagnaMan magnetic action figures.
Brand
MEGA Brands (3 alerts)
Type / model
28170 – 072348281700, 28198 – 072348281984,28171 – 072348281717,28327 – 072348283278,28172 – 072348281724,28175 – 072348281755,28173 – 072348281731,28393 – 072348283933,28164 – 072348281649,28392 – 072348283926,28165 – 072348281656,28327 – 072348283278.
Description
Magnetix MagnaMan figures for build and rebuild action. Assortment includes Izor the futuristic alien and One-Eyed Jack featuring a body shield. Package warnings are: CAUTION: Do not ingest or inhale magnets. Attraction of magnets in the body may cause serious injury and require medical care. ! WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Logo.
Risk
The product poses a risk of choking and injuries. Small magnets inside the figures can be detached. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other causing intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Measures
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer
Notifying country
United Kingdom
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0376/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0376/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-13 (XML)
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