Perhaps the most impressive feature is the “magnetic elevator,” which carries the ball up a shaft through magnetic power alone. It will even “float” across broken areas in the track. The ball will go through loop-de-loops, trampolines, sheer drops, and corkscrews. Because it uses magnetism, the iCoaster is also capable of some jaw-dropping stunts. Kids will be amazed as the rider ball seemingly levitates on the track of the coaster at high speeds, and they can construct the iCoaster in up to 10 different ways.
Here’s a video demonstration of the Magnetix iCoaster: The coaster’s “car” is a 15-millimeter metal ball - or “rider ball” - which is propelled along the track through magnetism. As with all Magnetix toys, the basis of the iCoaster is magnetic power. The iCoaster combines speed, high-tech design, and magnetism into one package. It allows you to construct a magnetic roller coaster – complete with drops, loops and jumps. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at The CPSC is urging consumers to immediately report any incidents of loose magnets to the CPSC Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or to the CPSC Web site at Magnetix iCoaster takes construction toys to the next level by using the power of magnetism. If consumers are uncertain as to whether their product is being recalled, they can contact Mega Brands at (800) 779-7122 between 8 a.m.
Mass merchants and other toy and arts and crafts stores sold the sets nationwide for between $20 and $60, depending on the size of the set.Ĭonsumers should stop using the recalled magnetic sets immediately and contact Mega Brands for a comparable replacement toy. The building pieces include 1 1/2-inch squares, 1-inch triangles, cylinder rods, flexors, connectors, x-tenders, and curves and come in an assortment of colors such as metallic, primary, translucent, and glow in the dark. These older sets, which were manufactured in China, contain up to 250 plastic building pieces and 1/2-inch diameter steel balls. "In order for any product recall to be effective in protecting consumers, we must significantly reduce incidents and injuries from occurring after the recall is announced." Mega Brands has been cooperative in this expanded recall. "CPSC is deeply concerned about the dangers that small, powerful magnets can pose to children if swallowed," said CPSC Acting Chairman Nancy Nord. If a child swallows more than one tiny powerful magnet detached from the plastic building pieces or one such magnet and a metallic object, the objects can attract to each other inside the intestines and cause perforations and/or blockage, which can be fatal, if not treated immediately.
Although the hazard was initially thought to be a problem primarily for children younger than six, it has since been learned that at least ten injuries involved children between the ages of 6 and 11 years old. At least 1,500 incidents of magnets separating from the building pieces have been reported. Emergency surgical intervention was needed in all but one case. To date, CPSC and Mega Brands are aware of one death, one aspiration and 27 intestinal injuries. These products are not included in the recall. Mega Brands advises that sets currently at retail better retain magnets due to improved quality control, material and design changes. Serious injury and require immediate medical care." "CAUTION: Do not ingest or inhale magnets.Īttraction of magnets in the body may cause
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