Magnabild Magnetic Construction Set and Injuries from Children Swallowing Magnets
Magnabild Magnetic Building System sets contain dozens of 1-inch rods with magnets along with dozens of metal balls. Over 100,000 of these sets were sold nationwide between 2005 and 2007.
In January, 2008, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Battat Inc. was recalling the toys. Consumers were advised to stop using the products immediately. The specific Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems that were recalled are:
- Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems (108-piece set) BB1439H
- Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems (68-piece set) BAT-34
- Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems (293-piece set) BB1502H
- Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems (180-piece set) BB1431H
Embedded magnets in children's toys can detach over time. When more than one magnet is swallowed or aspirated by a young child, the powerful magnets attract to one another, causing intestinal perforations and blockages, which can be fatal. The CPSC had received 16 reports of magnets coming loose.
March 2008 Update: Expanded Recall
On March 13, 2008 the CPSC announced that mattel would expand its recall of Magnabild Magnetic Building Toys, Sets, and Systems. The new recall included two more toy models. Approximately 7,000 units were sold nationwide between July 2005 and February 2008.
Millions of Defective Magnet Toys Remain Accessible to Children
In June, 2007, the CPSC sponsored a forum on magnet ingestion, during which it was determined that magnet ingestion is likely to be a growing problem since age-weakened plastic causes the magnets to loosen more easily.
The CPSC does not release specific data pertaining to recall response rates. It is believed, however, that millions of recalled child magnets toy sets have not been turned in and remain in the hands of children.
Legal Rights of the Injured
The law in most states provides individuals with legal claims and the right to compensation for injuries they suffer as a result of a defective product or the negligence of another. The injured person may file a lawsuit seeking compensation for his or her pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost past and future wages and punitive damages.
Magnabild Magnetic Building Set Child Injuries: Contact Personal Injury Attorney | Lawyer
Lieff Cabraser represents parents whose children were injured by detached magnets from toys. If your child was injured after ingesting a toy magnet, please contact an experienced personal injury attorney at Lieff Cabraser. Alternatively, you may call us toll-free at 1-800-541-7358 and ask to speak to attorney Fabrice Vincent.
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