The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·00038·Announced 1999-12-21

Safari Ltd. Recalls Magnet Games with Lead-Painted Metal Figures

Safari Ltd. is recalling magnet games because the paint on the metal figures contains lead levels exceeding federal standards for children's products.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Safari Ltd. of Miami, Fla., is recalling magnet games sold at small toy and gift stores nationwide from January 1999 through November 1999. The recalled products consist of a black round magnetic base and approximately 60 small, multi-colored metal figures shaped like butterflies, frogs, or fish. The specific items are identified as Magnetic Butterfly Rainbow (Item No. 6652-16), Magnetic Frog Fantasy (Item No. 6653-16), and Magnetic Coral Reef Collage (Item No. 6654-16). Each unit was packaged in a triangle-shaped box labeled "Ages 7 to 70...SAFARI...MADE IN TAIWAN" and imprinted with "Made in Taiwan" on the base.

The recall is being issued because the paint on the metal figures contains amounts of lead that exceed federal standards for children's products. Prolonged exposure to high levels of lead presents a lead poisoning hazard to young children. CPSC and Safari Ltd. are not aware of any injuries involving these products.

Consumers should immediately remove the metal figures from the magnetic base and discard them. Consumers may call Safari Ltd. at (800) 615-3111 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for replacement metal figures.

The recalled product

Product
Magnet games
Manufacturer
Safari Ltd., of Miami, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
21,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · lead poisoning

See all →