![]() of the problems of associated with Magnetix.ĬPSC strongly encourages consumers to check (PDF) to see if they have any of the recalled building sets and return them to Mega Brands for a free replacement toy - potentially millions of recalled units remain in homes today and accessible to young children. and filed on Wednesday, Octoin the Education & Entertainment Services category. did not know of the Magnetix defect at the time it acquired Rose Art and 2) Rose Art’s prior owners never advised Mega Brands Inc. MAGNETIX MAGNA-MAN is a trademark owned by Rose Art Industries, Inc. In agreeing to settle this matter, Mega Brands America and its parent, Mega Brands Inc., of Montreal, Canada contend that 1) Mega Brands Inc. In April 2007, Mega Brands America expanded the recall of Magnetix sets for users of any age, after more than 25 children suffered intestinal injuries that required surgery to remove the magnets.įederal law requires firms to report to CPSC immediately (within 24 hours) after obtaining information reasonably supporting the conclusion that a product contains a defect which could create a substantial product hazard, creates an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death, or violates any consumer product safety rule, or any other rule, regulation, standard, or ban enforced by CPSC. Additionally, the subpoena revealed that Rose Art had received at least one report of an injury due to magnet ingestion, prior to the toddler’s death in Washington state.īy the time Rose Art agreed to the recall of Magnetix in March 2006, the firm had received more than 1,500 complaints of magnets falling out of plastic pieces in more than 65 different models of Magnetix. CPSC learned through the subpoena that at the time Rose Art filed its “initial report” in December 2005, it had received over 1,100 consumer complaints that magnets had fallen out of plastic pieces from dozens of different Magnetix models. On March 31, 2006, Rose Art voluntarily recalled nearly 4 million Magnetix sets for users under the age of 6.Īfter discovering documents which led CPSC staff to believe Rose Art had compiled incident information, a subpoena was issued to the firm (which had been renamed Mega Brands America and was under new ownership and control) to obtain product and incident information. Instead, Rose Art told consumers who are ' uncomfortable having the. Rose Art stated that it did not retain any complaint or incident records. CPSC and the manufacturer Rose Art did not recall Magnetix toys on store shelves. On February 1, 2006, Rose Art submitted a Full Report which again lacked incident and product information. The report contained no other product or incident information and Rose Art attributed the magnets falling out to unusually abusive play by the toddler’s older siblings. In December of 2005, Rose Art filed an “initial report” with CPSC that a 22-month-old child from Washington state had died, due to ingesting multiple magnets that fell out of pieces from a Magnetix set. The penalty, which the Commission has provisionally accepted, settles allegations that Mega Brands America and Rose Art failed to provide the government with timely information about dangers to children with Magnetix magnetic building sets, as required under federal law. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Mega Brands America Inc., of Livingston, N.J., formerly Rose Art Industries Inc., has agreed (PDF) to pay a $1.1 million civil penalty. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). at 1-87.Editor's note: Sally Connolly of Danvers, who has written in earlier columns about the Magnetix toys and the hazards they can pose to young children, sent along this notice from the U.S. ![]() For more information call Saroj International Inc. Return the store where purchased for a refund. Retail stores sold the dryers from May 2003 through December 2004 for about $10. Eusonic is recalling model numbers 9318, 93. It comes with a total of 20 pieces, whereby there are 8 balls and 12 rods. It states that it is suitable for ages 3 to 100. So, if the dryer falls into water during use, it could shock or electrocute the user. The RoseArt Magnetix Magnetic Building Set looks like it has been there for years. The power cord on an Eusonic hair dryer does not have an immersion protection plug. You can also ( click here ) for more information. Call Mem-Corp for a replacement battery pack. They sold nationwide from April 2005 through March 2006. The dvd players were sold in five styles: Princess, Fairy Flowers, Mickey Classic, Mickey Mouse and Power Rangers. The battery packs sold with the players can over-heat and possibly burst when recharging. Disney is recalling some personal dvd players are because of a burn hazard.
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