Man's Trading · Recalled
Super Magnet Toys Recalled by MTC Due to Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
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.
- Units
- About 2,800
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Dollar and gift stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for about $1.
- Product type
- Magnets
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Man's Trading Company, of Brisbane, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take the recalled toy away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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 mtcmans@aol.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 21 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.