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

  • Recalled Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Light-Up Puzzle
  • Recalled Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Light-Up Puzzle
Name of Product:
Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Light-Up Puzzles
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:
Replace
Recall Date:
February 15, 2007
Units:

About 30,000

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jazwares, Inc. of Sunrise, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 30,000 Link-N-Lite Magnetic Light-Up Puzzles. 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.

Name of product: Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Light-Up Puzzles

Units: About 30,000

Importer: Jazwares, Inc. of Sunrise, Fla.

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.

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.

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

Manufactured in: China

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

Consumer 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.

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

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

Sold At:
Target and Kohl's stores nationwide and on Amazon.com from June 2006 through January 2007 for about $15.
Importer(s):

Jazwares, Inc. of Sunrise, Fla.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
07-106

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