High Powered Magnet Balls Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Risk of Ingestion; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-01-31). Hazards: ingestion. About 106,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13112 |
| Published | 2013-01-31 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-20 |
| Product category | High-Powered Magnets |
| Products | Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets |
| Firm named in the title | SCS Direct |
| Firms | SCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 106,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Amazon.com from August 2010 through May 2012 for about $20. |
Description
This recall involves all Magnet Balls® The Original and Rainbow Bright interactive magnet sets sold in a cylindrical silver tin. Each puzzle set contains 216 spherical high-powered magnets that are 5mm in diameter. The magnets were sold in silver and multi-color sets.
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 immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit.
Incidents and 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.
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