Annie
02-15-2007, 07:22 PM
Jazwares Inc. Recalls Link-N-Lite(tm) Magnetic Puzzles, Ingested Magnets
Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Link-N-Lite(tm) 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(tm) 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
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07106.html
Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Link-N-Lite(tm) 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(tm) 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
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07106.html