March 13, 2008: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (”CPSC”) has announced a voluntary recall of Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems (108-piece and 68-piece sets, item numbers BB1439H and BAT-34). This recall follows a January recall of other Battat Magnabild toys. Consumers are advised to immediately discontinue use unless otherwise instructed.

Small magnets inside the pieces pose a hazard to young children. According to CPSC, “If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.” The recall affects approximately 7,000 units (plus 125,000 recalled earlier this year).

Although no injuries have been reported, CPSC and the manufacturer have learned of several instances of magnets coming out of the building pieces.

For further information about the recall, check out the CPSC news release here.

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