Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets
CPSC Recall #13-112 — January 30, 2013
Product
Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets
Description
If two or more magnets are swallowed they can link together inside a child's intestines. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
Hazard
When 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
No incidents or injuries have been reported to SCS Direct. 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 recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit.
Units Affected
About 106,000
Sold At
Amazon.com from August 2010 through May 2012 for about $20.
Manufactured In
China