CPSC2013-01-31
High Powered Magnet Balls Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Risk of Ingestion; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
SCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn.
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.
Sold at
Amazon.com from August 2010 through May 2012 for about $20.
Affected count
About 106,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets
Consumer contact
SCS Direct; toll-free at (888) 749-1387, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@scsdirectinc.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/High-Powered-Magnet-BallsDon't want to check this manually?
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