CPSC2013-01-31
Kringles Toys and Gifts Recalls High Powered Magnets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
Kringle Toys and Gifts, of American Fork, Utah
Hazard
If 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 product and contact the company to arrange for return and a full refund.
Sold at
Amazon.com from November 2010 through December 2011 for about $25 to $30.
Affected count
About 4,200
Injuries reported
The firm has received no reports of incidents or injury. CPSC has received 80 reports of incidents involving ingestion of other high powered magnets, resulting in 79 reports seeking medical intervention.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys
Consumer contact
Kringles Toys and Gifts toll-free at (888) 801-1649 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, e-mail customerservice@kringlestoysandgifts.com, or website www.kringlestoysandgifts.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Kringles-Toys-and-Gifts-Recalls-High-Powered-MagnetsDon't want to check this manually?
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