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CPSCRecalled Jan 31, 2013 · #13112

High Powered Magnet Balls Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Risk of Ingestion; 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 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.

Product details

Product
Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets
Type
High-Powered Magnets
Manufacturer
SCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Amazon.com from August 2010 through May 2012 for about $20.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit.

View the official CPSC notice