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CPSCRecalled Dec 10, 2012 · #13062

High-Powered Magnet Sets Recalled by Reiss Innovations Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
High-Powered Magnet desk toy
Type
High-Powered Magnets
Manufacturer
Global Goler Co. Limited, of Guangdong, China
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Amazon.com/Dynocube.com from July 2011 through April 2012 for about $20.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the recalled magnet sets immediately and contact Reiss Innovations for instructions on returning the magnet sets for a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice