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Another Magnetix Toy Recall

Kerri Aldrich — Mon, 21 May 2007 01:52:55 +0000

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 of the children’s items would be recalled.

Head over here for the entire article.

I’m not sure exactly what’s different about this recall from this or this one, but I thought you’d want to know. And for the many of you whose children did swallow the magnetic pieces, I hope that your children are healthy and doing well!

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More Magnetix Magnetic Toys Recalled

Lei — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:29:45 +0000

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 that at least ten injuries involved children between the ages of 6 and 11 years old.

If a child swallows more than one tiny powerful magnet detached from the plastic building pieces or one such magnet and a metallic object, the objects can attract to each other inside the intestines and cause perforations and/or blockage, which can be fatal, if not treated immediately.

If you’ve had a personal encounter with Magnetix magnets coming loose, share your experience with other parents in our previous post about Magnetix.

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Toy Talk #5: Magnets Can Kill

Lei — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 08:01:45 +0000

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 remove Magnetix toy parts from his intestines and Jmom’s son is next. Get well wishes going your son’s way, Jmom!

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Magnetix Toy Recall

Lei — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:16:45 +0000

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 obstruction. He was seriously ill. He now has about a 5 inch scar up the middle of his belly. By God’s grace he survived.

Absolutely frightening to think my three-year-old has been enamored of his Magnetix set this week. I’m going to go find a replacement today. The ZOOB might be a good one.

Update: I just came back from Woolworths UK with a box of K’NEX.

More info on the recall at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Los Angeles Times, March 30, 2006

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