Man’s Trading (MTC) Super Magnet Toys

Description: Super Magnet Toys Recalled by MTC Due to Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2007 Release #08-149 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 388-7228 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Super Magnet Toys Recalled by MTC Due to Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Super Magnets Units: About 2,800 Importer: Man’s Trading Company, of Brisbane, Calif. Hazard: The magnet attached to the bottom of a small toy panda can detach. If swallowed or aspirated by young children, the magnets can attract each other internally and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The ½-inch toys are shaped and painted to resemble panda bears. A small magnet is attached to the bottom of the toy. “Super Magnets” and the MTC logo are printed on the front of the packaging. The magnet toys are sold eight to a package. Sold at: Dollar and gift stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for about $1. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toy away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact MTC at (800) 388-7228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at [email protected] [Learn More]