High-Powered Magnet Sets Recalled by Reiss Innovations Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-12-10). Hazards: ingestion. About 500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13062 |
| Published | 2012-12-10 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-13 |
| Product category | High-Powered Magnets |
| Products | High-Powered Magnet desk toy |
| Firm named in the title | Reiss Innovations |
| Firms | Global Goler Co. Limited, of Guangdong, China (manufacturer); Reiss Innovations LLC, of Manchester, Conn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 500 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Amazon.com/Dynocube.com from July 2011 through April 2012 for about $20. |
Description
This recall involves high-powered magnet sets sold under the DynoCube.com brand name for use as a novelty item or desk toy. Each set contains 216 small, silver-colored, spherical magnets that are approximately 5 millimeters in diameter.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnet sets immediately and contact Reiss Innovations for instructions on returning the magnet sets for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Reiss Innovations has received no reports of incidents or injuries. CPSC has received 80 reports of incidents involving ingestion of other high powered magnets, resulting in 79 reports seeking medical intervention.
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