Jazwares Inc. Recalls Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Puzzles, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

Recalled February 15, 2007 · CPSC recall 07106 · Jazwares

Hazard

Small magnets used to connect the puzzle pieces 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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the puzzles and contact Jazwares for a free replacement toy that does not contain magnets.

Units

About 30,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received reports of nine incidents where magnets became loose from these puzzles. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Light-Up Puzzle, which is a double-sided plastic magnetic puzzle for ages 3 and up, has two designs. The Disney-brand puzzle shows the Disney Princesses on the front and Ariel, from The Little Mermaid, on the back. The Marvel-brand puzzle shows "Spider-Man & Friends" on both sides. Each puzzle measures 8 inches by 10.5 inches, contains nine pieces with four or six magnets per piece, and lights up when all pieces are in place. A 9-volt battery is placed in the center bottom piece that contains a battery case.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the puzzles and contact Jazwares for a free replacement toy that does not contain magnets.

Contact

For additional information, contact Jazwares Inc. at (800) 370-1827 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Jazwares' Web site at www.jazwares.com

Product

Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Light-Up Puzzles

Imported by

Jazwares, Inc. of Sunrise, Fla.

Retailers

Target and Kohl's stores nationwide and on Amazon.com from June 2006 through January 2007 for about $15.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →