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Product name Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys
Description The Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys include small flexible parts embedded with magnets that allow the parts to connect to large, colored metal balls. The model number is printed on the front of the product's packaging. 
Problem Magnets in the small flexible parts of the animals, vehicles and building sets can detach. 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. 
Distribution Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us, K-Mart and other toy stores nationwide. 
Company MEGA Brands - 800-779-7122; Web site - www.megabrands.com 
Dates sold January 2005 through December 2007 
Date posted 03/18/2008 
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