Lakeshore Learning Materials · Recalled
Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards
The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
- Units
- About 18,500
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $30–$40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves wooden magnetic maze boards. The wooden boards have a clear plastic sheet that covers small wooden or plastic pieces located inside a maze. A plastic wand containing a magnet in its tip is attached to the board by a cord. The wand is used to move items inside the maze. The top of the board reads: "Who's Hiding in the Garden?," "Who's Hiding in the Ocean?," "Magnetic Counting Maze," "Magnetic Alphabet Board" or "My Community Magnetic Board."
The file
- Sold at
- Lakeshore Learning Materials stores nationwide, its catalogs and online at www.lakeshorelearning.com from January 2009 through May 2010 singly or in sets for between $30 and $40.
- Product type
- Educational Materials
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Lakeshore Learning Materials, of Carson, Calif.
Incident log
Lakeshore has received ten reports of wands separating and magnets detaching. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and contact Lakeshore to receive a free replacement product.
For additional information, contact Lakeshore Learning Materials at (800) 428-4414 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.lakeshorelearning.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 AUG 26 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
