Buckyballs High Powered Magnets Sets Recalled by Maxfield and Oberton Due to Violation of Federal Toy Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-05-27). Hazards: ingestion, non compliance. About 175,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10251 |
| Published | 2010-05-27 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Magnets |
| Products | Buckyballs® High Powered Magnets Sets |
| Firm named in the title | Maxfield and Oberton |
| Firms | Maxfield and Oberton LLC, of New York, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 175,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | The recalled magnets were sold at a variety of stores, including stores selling children's toys, stationery and office supplies and various online sites from March 2009 through March 2010. |
Description
This recall involves the Buckyballs® high powered magnets sets labeled "Ages 13+". The set contains 216 powerful rare earth magnets. It is intended to build unlimited shapes and patterns. Since March 2010, Buckyballs® high powered magnets sets were labeled "Keep Away From All Children" and are not being recalled.
Hazard
The high powered magnets sets were labeled "Ages 13+" and do not meet the mandatory toy standard F963-08 (effective August 17, 2009) which requires that such powerful magnets are not sold for children under 14. 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.
Remedy
Consumers should take the Buckyballs® high powered magnets sets labeled "Ages 13+" away from children under 14 immediately and contact Maxfield and Oberton for instructions on receiving a refund upon return of a complete set of magnets.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of children swallowing one or more magnets. No injuries were reported.
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