Magnetic Building Sticks Sets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Toy Magnets; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Elongdi

Summary

This recall involves multicolored magnetic building sticks sets with 130 pieces with 100 magnetic sticks and are plastic and metal. The sets are sold in a box with the "Elongdi" logo and the words "Magnetic Sticks" on the front and back of the box. The set includes 30 steel balls. The item number is E107.

What to do

• Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic building stick sets immediately, take them away from children, and contact Elongdi to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled magnetic building sticks for a full refund. Amazon is notifying all known purchasers directly.
• Elongdi collect at 202-375-0895 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email at support@elongdi.net.

Entities

Brands: Elongdi, of China

Hazards: The recalled magnetic building sticks set violates the mandatory federal regulation for magnet toys posing an ingestion hazard. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.

Categories: Elongdi Magnetic Building Sticks Sets