CPSC recall 08173
Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-06-13
On 2014-06-13 the CPSC announced a recall of Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems by Battat, citing 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….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08173 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-01-23 |
| Published | 2014-06-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Battat |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Battat Magnabild Magnetic Building Systems | This recall involves the 293-piece (item number BB1502H) and the 180-piece (item number BB1431H) Magnabild Magnetic Building System sets. Both sets come in rotating display cases that contain 1-inch and 4-inch rods with magnets, curved 1-inch rods, triangle and square pieces with magnets, square-shaped plastic building pieces, triangles and 5-sided pieces, and metal balls. The pieces come in different colors. All of the plastic building pieces, except the 4-inch flexible rods, 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Battat-Recalls-Magnetic-Construction-Sets-Ingested-Magnets-Pose-Aspiration-and-Intestinal-Hazards
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