MOsanthrope

Posted by Chris on March 31, 2006 at 12:52 pm.

Our two boys love Magnetix magnetic building sets — especially our three year old, who must be continuously told not to place the tiny pieces in his mouth. Here’s why:

WASHINGTON - One child died and four others suffered serious injuries after swallowing tiny magnets found in building sets sold nationwide, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday in announcing a recall of 3.8 million of the toy kits.

The commission said it has received reports of 34 incidents involving the small magnets included in the Magnetix magnetic building sets, including the X-treme Combo, Micro and Extreme versions.

Apparently, the danger is not asphyxiation; instead, the small magnetic parts can clump together to form an intestinal blockage. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has suggested that consumers stop using the toys and return them to the manufacturer for a replacement product.

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