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Archived – MEGA Brands Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys

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DescriptionMEGA Brands Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys Product description The MEGA Brands Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. toys are sets of colourful flexible parts (animals, vehicles and building components) that have embedded magnets that allow the parts to connect to large coloured metal balls. The following Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. toys are included in the recall: Magtastik Starter Set, Model: 427 Magtastik Deluxe Set, Model: 428 Primary, Model: 429 Primary Starter, Model: 431 Car, Model: 434 Helicopter, Model: 435 Fun Pack, Model: 448 Jumbo 24 Piece Bag, Model: 456 Round Bag, Model: 461 12 piece Mag Bag, Model: 462 Target Bucket, Model: 466 40 Piece Tub, Model: 468 Deluxe New Starter Set, Model: 467 Wonder Coaster, Model: 465 Starter Set - New Parts, Model: 496 Magnimals - Monkey, Model: 424 Magnimals - Dog, Model: 425 Magnimals - Dinosaur, Model: 426 Magnimals Assortment, Model: 423 Mag Mobile Assortment, Model: 433 Magnimals Pet Set, Model: 436 Magnimals Bonus Pack, Model: 446 Easter Pack, Model: 469 Hazard identified Small magnets inside the toy pieces 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 303,000 Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. toys were sold in Canada. Time period sold From January 2005 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 website.
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