Showing posts with label magnets. Show all posts
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Saturday, April 12, 2008

Magnetic dart boards recalled

magnetic dart board


On April 8, 2008 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Fun ‘N Games Magnetic Dart Boards

Units: About 870,000

Importer: Henry Gordy International Inc., of Plainfield, N.J.

Hazard: Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description and Models: This recall involves magnetic dartboards with a black, green, blue, and white checkered design, and a red bulls eye. The magnetic dartboards measure about 5 ½ inches wide and were sold with two 2 ¾-inch long magnetic darts. The darts magnetically attract to the dart board.

Sold Exclusively at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2002 through March 2008 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnetic boards away from children and return them by first class mail to: Henry Gordy International Inc., 809A Market Street, Hermann, MO 65041 for a full refund including tax and shipping costs.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Henry Gordy International Inc., at (888) 790-2700 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Mattel Recalls Batman™ and One Piece™ Magnetic Action Figure Sets Due To Magnets Coming Loose



The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Batman™ and One Piece™ magnetic action figure sets

Units: About 345,000

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard: Small, powerful magnets inside the accessories of the toy figures can fall out and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attract inside the body and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage which can be fatal.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of 21 incidents where a magnet fell out of the toy figure, including a case of a 3-year-old boy who was found with a magnet in his mouth. The boy did not swallow the magnet and no injuries have been reported to Mattel and CPSC.

Description: The recalled Batman™ toys include:

* The Batman™ Magna Battle Armor™ Batman™ figure with model number J1944,
* The Batman™ Magna Fight Wing™ Batman™ figure with model number J1946,
* The Batman™ Secret ID™ figure with model number J5114, and
* The Batman™ Flying Fox™ figure with model number J5115. The seven inch tall action figures include the Batman logo on the front and include magnetic accessories. The model number is located on the lower right corner of the tag which is sewn to the figure.

The recalled One Piece™ toy is:

* One Piece™ Triple Slash Zolo Roronoa™ figure with model number J4142. The 5 ½ inch tall action figure has green hair, black pants, and has magnets in his hands which connect to magnets on various swords that the figure can hold. The model number is printed on the back of the action figure’s left leg.

Sold at: Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from June 2006 through June 2007 for about $11.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and contact Mattel for instructions on how to return it to receive a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Mattel toll-free (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com

Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose



The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall on August 14 of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Barbie and Tanner™ play sets

Units: About 683,000

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard: A small magnet inside the “scooper” accessory can come loose. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall involves Barbie and Tanner™ play sets -- model numbers J9472 and J9560. The toys include a “scooper” accessory with a magnetic end. Recalled scoopers have a visible, silver-colored, disc-shaped magnet on the end of the scooper. Scoopers with a white material covering the magnet and products manufactured after January 31, 2007 are not recalled.

Sold at: Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide May 2006 to August 2007 for about $16.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com

Mattel Recalls Doggie Day Care™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose




The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced on August 14 a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Doggie Day Care™ play sets

Units: About 1 million

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard: Small magnets inside the toys can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled Doggie Day Care play sets have various figures and accessories that contain small magnets.

Product #Name
H1532Doggie Day Care Coco
H1533Doggie Day Care Sparley
G4461Doggie Day Care Lula and Baby
G4462Doggie Day Care Crockett and Baby
G4464Doggie Day Care Taffy and Baby
G4459Doggie Day Care Snack Time with Cookie
G4460Doggie Day Care Diaper Change with Ginger
H1530Doggie Day Care Ice Cream with Ranger
G9703Doggie Day Care Puppy Park with Dixie
G4457Doggie Day Care Dream House Nursery with Honey
G4458Doggie Day Care Bath Time with Beau


Sold at: Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide from July 2004 to August 2007 for between $4 and $20.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com

Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from Polly Pocket Play Sets Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced on August 14 a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Products: Various Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets

Units: About 7.3 million play sets (about 2.4 million play sets were recalled on November 21, 2006)

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard: Small magnets inside the dolls and accessories can come loose. The magnets can be found by young children and swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.

Incidents/Injuries: Since the previous recall announcement, Mattel has received more than 400 additional reports of magnets coming loose. CPSC was aware in the first recall announcement of 170 reports of the magnets coming out of the recalled toys. There had been three reports of serious injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet. All three suffered intestinal perforations that required surgery.

Description: The recalled Polly Pocket play sets contain plastic dolls and accessories that have small magnets. The magnets measure 1/8 inch in diameter and are embedded in the hands and feet of some dolls, and in the plastic clothing, hairpieces and other accessories to help the pieces attach to the doll or to the doll’s house. The model number is printed on the bottom of the largest pieces on some of the play sets. Products manufactured after November 1, 2006 and are currently on store shelves are not included in this recall. Contact Mattel if you cannot find a model number on your product to determine if it is part of the recall.

Sold at: Toy stores and various other retailers from May 2003 through November 2006 for between $15 and $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer’s choice, up to the value of the returned product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com

Polly Pocket Magnetic Play Sets Item Number Product Image
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Hangin' Out House™ Playset B2632 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Treetop Clubhouse™ Playset B3158 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Spa Day™ Caboodle Asst. B3201 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Gameroom Garage™ Playset B3211 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Totally Tiki Diner™ Playset B7118 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Boutique G8605 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ City Pretty™ Playset (Lila™) H1537 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Sporty Style™ Playset (Lea™) H1538 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Totally Zen™ Playset (Shani™) H3211 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Fashion Polly™ Happenin' Pet Salon™ Playset 55503 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Magnetic Additions Assortment B2631 Picture not available
Polly Pocket!™ Lunchbox Cafe™ Playset B3203 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ School Time Fun™ Playset B3204 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Lip Gloss Studio™ Playset B3207 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Glitter Boutique™ Playset B3209 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Dip N' Dive Pool™ Playset B3210 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Birthday Suprise (INTL) B3396 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Dazzlin' Pet Show™ Divine Dogs™ B7078 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Dazzlin' Pet Show™ Magic Rabbits™ B7082 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Sweet Treats™ Playset B7125 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Mailbox Surprise™ Playset B7127 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Stretch Polly Disco Lamp B7128 Picture not available
Polly Pocket!™ Jewlery Box Bedroom™ Playset B7129 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Party On The Go!™ Playset B8478 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Spa Day™ Playset B9521 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Lunchbox Cafe™ Playset B9522 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ School Time Fun™ Playset B9523 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Glitter Puff B9525 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Spa Day™ Playset B9578 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Boutique On The Go™ Playset B9929 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Mailbox Surprise™ Playset C0504 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Jewelry Box Bedroom™ Playset C0505 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Disco Lamp C1341 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Disco Lamp C1342 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Mermaid Stars™ Playset G8602 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Quick Click™ Playset G8606 Picture not available
Polly Pocket!™ Snow Cool™ Hotel Playset G8612 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ House of Style™ Playset G8614 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Totally Beadiful™ Jewelry Maker G8615 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Quick Click™ Penthouse G8616 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Movie Time™ Playset (Lila™) H1553 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollywood™ Limo-Scene™ Vehicle J1659 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollywood™ Dial-A-Style™ Lila™ Doll J1661 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollywood™ Dial-A-Style™ Lea™ Doll J1662 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Stickin' 2 Style™ Doll J1670 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Rockin' Theme Park™ Playset J1681 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Dress N' Drive™ Lounge Playset J1687 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Theme Park Party™ Quick Clik™ Doll and Fashions J1695 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Quick Clik™ Polly™ Doll J4169 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Quick Clik™ Crissy™ Doll J4170 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Quick Clik™ Lea™ Doll J4171 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Quick Clik™ Shanil™ Doll J4172 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Costume Cart (Lea™) Playset J9305 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Gift Shop (Lila™) Playset J9306 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Twirl & Swirl™ Beauty Case J9648 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Dial-A Song Polly Fashions J9965 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Kerstie Fashions J9966 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Rockin' Tour Bus™ K3460 Click For Larger Image
Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Pool Party™ Playset (Lila™) H1554 Click For Larger Image