CPSC, Safari Ltd. Announce Recall of Magnet Games
What was recalled
The magnet games are made up of a black round base, measuring 2.5 inches in diameter, that is magnetic with about 60 small, multi-colored metal figures in the shape of butterflies, frogs or fish. "Made in Taiwan" is imprinted into the black base. Each unit is packaged in a triangle- shaped box with the following identification: Magnetic Butterfly Rainbow Item No. 6652-16, Magnetic Frog Fantasy - Item No. 6653-16, and Magnetic Coral Reef Collage - Item No. 6654-16. The boxes also are labeled in part: "Ages 7 to 70...SAFARI...MADE IN TAIWAN".
Hazard
Paint on the magnets metal figures contains amounts of lead that exceed federal standards for children's products. Prolonged exposure to high levels of lead presents a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
Injuries
CPSC and Safari Ltd. are not aware of any injuries involving these products.
Made in
Taiwan
Where it was sold
- Small toy and gift stores nationwide sold these magnets, from January 1999 through November 1999, for about $6.
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