As is quite evident from the many comments that Hsien received on this post, many Play Library readers are very concerned about the Magnetix toys and the hazards involved with swallowing magnetic parts of the toys.
It seems that there is yet another massive recall of older Magnetix toys about to occur. ImediNews reports the following:
Mega Brands Inc. has revealed it will institute a worldwide recall of older Megnetix toys in light of a recent Chicago Tribune investigation.
The Tribune said Saturday that based on its recent investigative series into the controversial toys, the international manufacturer announced that all older versions …read more

Mega Brands America, Inc. has expanded its recall of the dreaded Magnetix sets. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has more information. A Mom at Magnets Can Kill has a comprehensive history of Magnetix magnetic toy injuries and recalls.
To date, CPSC and Mega Brands are aware of one death, one aspiration and 27 intestinal injuries. Emergency surgical intervention was needed in all but one case. At least 1,500 incidents of magnets separating from the building pieces have been reported. Although the hazard was initially thought to be a problem primarily for children younger than six, it has since been learned …read more

Over the past few weeks, Play Library readers have been discussing the harm Magnetix can cause if swallowed. ProductSafetyMom aka A Mom has been keeping track of the controversy at her blog Magnets Can Kill. She writes of the purpose of her blog which is at MSN Spaces:
This Space is maintained in honor of Kenny Sweet, Jr. who died November 24, 2005 and other children who have been injured from ingesting magnets from children’s toys. Our hope is to compile and share as much information as possible to inform parents about the risks.
Reader Melissa’s son has already undergone surgery to …read more

Following up on my previous warning about the dangers of swallowing parts from the Magnetix toy, the company has decided to officially recall 3.8 million kits. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received reports of 34 incidents. And reader Melissa wrote to tell us about her family’s near death experiences with Magnetix.
My son just had abdominal surgery to remove two pieces of the toy building set, called Magnetix, that he swallowed. The pieces stuck together from different places in his bowel and wore holes in the bowel walls over time. His intestines shut down, causing a life-threatening bowel …read more