Magnetix Magnetic Building Set Recall Expanded Serious Injuries Continue to be Reported to CPSC
CPSC recall 07164. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
If a child swallows more than one tiny powerful magnet detached from the plastic building pieces or one such magnet and a metallic object, the objects can attract to each other inside the intestines and cause perforations and/or blockage, which can be fatal, if not treated immediately.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic sets immediately and contact Mega Brands for a comparable replacement toy.
CPSC recall 07164 has the recall date 19 Apr 2007. The notice names the firm Mega Brands America. The recall has about 4,000,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | To date, CPSC and Mega Brands are aware of one death, one aspiration and 27 intestinal injuries. Emergency surgical intervention was needed in all but one case. At least 1,500 incidents of magnets separating from the building pieces have been reported. Although the hazard was initially thought to be a problem primarily for children younger than six, it has since been learned that at least ten injuries involved children between the ages of 6 and 11 years old. |
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| Units | 4,000,000 |
| Description | These magnetic building sets contain up to 250 plastic building pieces and 1/2-inch diameter steel balls. The building pieces include 1 1/2-inch squares, 1-inch triangles, cylinder rods, flexors, connectors, x-tenders, and curves and come in an assortment of colors such as metallic, primary, translucent, and glow in the dark. The recall includes all sets, except newer Magnetix sets sold since March 31, 2006, that are age-labeled 6+ and sets that contain the following caution label: "CAUTION: Do not ingest or inhale magnets. Attraction of magnets in the body may cause serious injury and require immediate medical care." |
| Product | Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets, In excess of 4 million, Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets |
| Sold at | Mass merchants and other toy and arts and crafts stores nationwide for between $20 and $60, depending on the size of the set. |
| Importer | Mega Brands America, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,000,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Mega Brands America
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2008 | MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards |
| 17 Mar 2008 | MEGA Brands Recalls MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 07164The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07164. https://recallregister.com/product/3600-magnetix-magnetic-building-set-recall-expanded-serious-injuries-contin/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07164 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
To date, CPSC and Mega Brands are aware of one death, one aspiration and 27 intestinal injuries. Emergency surgical intervention was needed in all but one case. At least 1,500 incidents of magnets separating from the building pieces have been reported. Although the hazard was initially thought to be a problem primarily for children younger than six, it has since been learned that at least ten injuries involved children between the ages of 6 and 11 years old.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mass merchants and other toy and arts and crafts stores nationwide for between $20 and $60, depending on the size of the set.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07164?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
In excess of 4 million
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China