Recalled~Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems

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Date
February 2008

Product Name
Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems

Full Product Description
This recall involves the 180-piece (item number BB1431H) Magnabild Magnetic Building System sets.

This set comes in a rotating display case that contains 2.54 cm (1 inch) rods with magnets and metal balls. The pieces come in different colours.

All of the plastic building pieces have the word "Magnabild" in raised lettering on them. The item number is found on a hang tag attached to the set.

The product is designed for children older than three years.

Hazard Identified
Small magnets inside the building 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 perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

Corrective Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled Magnabild Magnetic Building System away from children.

Consumers may contact Maison Joseph Battat Ltd. to receive a pre-paid mailer to return the toy and to receive a free replacement product.

For additional information, contact Maison Joseph Battat Ltd. at (800) 361-7899 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at Battat Company

Number Sold
Approximately 14,612 units were sold in Canada.

Time Period Sold
From August to September 2005

Manufacturer
Manufactured in China

Distributor
Maison Joseph Battat Ltee. of Montréal, Quebec

Retailer
Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. of Ottawa, Ontario