The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08149·Announced 2007-12-21

MTC Super Magnet Toys Recalled for Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

Man's Trading Company is recalling Super Magnet panda toys because the magnets can detach and cause fatal intestinal injuries if swallowed by young children.

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 (magnets causing intestinal perforation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Man's Trading Company of Brisbane, Calif., is recalling about 2,800 units of "Super Magnets" panda toys. The ½-inch toys are shaped and painted to resemble panda bears and feature a small magnet attached to the bottom. The packaging displays "Super Magnets" and the MTC logo, and the toys were sold eight to a package.

The recall is due to a hazard where the magnet can detach from the toy. If swallowed or aspirated by young children, the magnets can attract each other internally, causing intestinal perforations or blockages that can be fatal. No injuries have been reported to date.

The toys were sold at dollar and gift stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for about $1. Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact MTC at (800) 388-7228 or via email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Super Magnets
Manufacturer
Man's Trading Company, of Brisbane, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
2,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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