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Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys

CPSC Recall #13-111 — January 31, 2013

Recall #13-111 Date: January 31, 2013 Remedy: Refund

Product

Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys

Description

If two or more magnets are swallowed they can link together inside a child's intestines.

Hazard

If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received no reports of incidents or injury. CPSC has received 80 reports of incidents involving ingestion of other high powered magnets, resulting in 79 reports seeking medical intervention.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to arrange for return and a full refund.

Units Affected

About 4,200

Sold At

Amazon.com from November 2010 through December 2011 for about $25 to $30.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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