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Archived – MEGA Brands MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures

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DescriptionMEGA Brands MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures Product description The MagnaMan magnetic toys are action figures that have body parts that attach with magnets. They come in either a "Futuristic Warrior" or "Ancient Warrior" theme. Each action figure comes with three accessories. The following MagnaMan toys are included in the recall: Alien, Green, Model: 28170 Robotor, Red, Model: 28171 Flame, Orange, Model: 28172 Gigantor, Blue, Model: 28173 Toyoto the Samurai, Purple, Model: 28164 Sir Lancelot the Knight, Gray, Model: 28165 Eric the Viking, Blue, Model: 28166 Brutus the Gladiator, Yellow, Model: 28167 Robot Assortment, Model: 28198 Vac Metal, Model: 28327 4-Pack, Model: 28175 3-Pack, Model: 28393 2-Pack, Model: 28392 Vac Metal Assortment, Model: 28327 Assortment, Models: 28254 and 28199 Hazard identified Small magnets inside the figures can detach. Detached magnets can be swallowed or inhaled. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract to each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal. Health Canada has not received reports of ingestion incidents with the recalled toys. For more information on the hazards of ingesting small magnets, visit the Healthy Canadians page on Magnets. Number sold Approximately 90,400 MagnaMan toys were sold in Canada. Time period sold From January 2006 to March 2008 Companies Distributor MEGA Brands Inc. Montreal CANADA Tel: 1-800-779-7122 Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)

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  • Consumers are instructed to immediately take the recalled toys away from children, and look for and remove any small magnets that may have detached from the toys.
  • MEGA Brands Inc. can be contacted for a free replacement toy.
  • For additional information, contact MEGA Brands at 1-800-779-7122 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.
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