Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets
CPSC Recall #21-179 — August 17, 2021
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 21-179 |
| Recall Date | August 17, 2021 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 10 million magnets, sold individually and in magnet sets |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Online at Neoballs.com and ZenMagnets.com and certain Colorado retailers listed below beginning in January 2009 for between $12 and $264 per set |
| or individually for 6 to 10 cents per magnet.Colorado Retailers of Zen MagnetsBotanico |
| 3054 Larimer Street |
| Denver |
| Colo.80205Chronic Life |
| 12 Federal Boulevard |
| Denver |
| Colo. 80219The Glass Hut |
| 1350 South Sheridan Boulevard #9 |
| Denver |
| Colo. 80232The Hemp Center - Colorado Springs |
| 2501 West Colorado Avenue #106 |
| Colorado Springs |
| Colo. 80904The Hemp Center – Littleton |
| 2430 West Main Street |
| Littleton |
| Colo. 80120Herbal Alternatives: New Broadsterdam |
| 2568 South Broadway |
| Denver |
| Colo. 80210Herbal Dazed |
| 6525 Federal Boulevard |
| Denver |
| Colo. 80221Hobby Town – Aurora |
| 1915 South Havana Street |
| Aurora |
| Colo. 80014Hobby Town – Lakewood |
| 3355 South Wadsworth Boulevard |
| Lakewood |
| Colo. 80227Lightshade on Holly |
| 3950 North Holly Street |
| Denver |
| Colo. 80207Lyon's Finest 2 |
| 11080 East 47th Avenue |
| Denver |
| Colo. 80239Meadowlark 64 |
| 2701 Larimer Street |
| Denver |
| Colo. 80205MK Vapor |
| 10273 East Iliff Avenue |
| Aurora |
| Colo. 80247Nimbus Smoke Stop |
| 2960 South Federal Boulevard #7 |
| Denver |
| Colo. 80236Octpipe |
| 5303 Leetsdale Drive |
| Denver |
| Colo. 80246Science Toy Magic |
| 11 Old Town Sq. |
| Fort Collins |
| Colo. 80524Secret Stashh Gifts |
| 3655 Brighton Boulevard |
| Denver |
| Colo. 80216Soldis |
| Colorado Mills Mall |
| Lakewood |
| Colo. 80401Vaper Jungle |
| 7033 East Colfax Avenue |
| Denver |
| Colo. 80220 |
Product
Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets
Description
This mandatory recall involves all Zen Magnets and Neoballs magnets. Zen Magnets and Neoballs are high-powered 5 mm spherical magnets. Zen Magnets were sold individually and in sets of 72, 216 with 6 spares, and 1,728 with 8 spares. Neoballs were sold individually and in sets in the following colors: silver, gold, red, orange, green, red, blue, and purple. “Zen Magnets” or “Neoballs” is printed on the packaging.
Hazard
When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, either accidentally or intentionally, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning, and death.
Incidents & Injuries
Zen Magnets LLC is aware of two children who ingested Zen Magnets and required surgery to remove the magnets and parts of their intestines and bowels. In addition, CPSC is aware of other reports of children and teenagers ingesting high-powered magnets and requiring surgery. A 19-month-girl died after ingesting similar high-powered magnets.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact Zen Magnets LLC for a refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.