CPSC2022-03-17
HD Premier Recalls DigitDots Magnetic Balls Due to Ingestion Hazard
HD Premier Inc., of Wilmington, Delaware
Hazard
When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, either intentionally by younger children or accidentally by older children, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnets immediately, take them away from children and contact HD Premier to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled products. Upon receipt of the products, consumers will receive a refund.
Sold at
Online at www.ilovedigitdots.com, www.amazon.com and other websites from March 2019 through January 2022 for between $20 and $30.
Affected count
About 119,620
Injuries reported
HD Premier is aware of four children who have ingested DigitDots and required surgery to remove the magnets. In addition, CPSC is aware of other reports of children and teenagers ingesting other companies' high-powered magnets and requiring surgery, including two deaths.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
DigitDots 3mm and 5mm Magnetic Balls
Consumer contact
HD Premier by email at recall@ilovedigitdots.com or online at www.ilovedigitdots.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information or https://ilovedigitdots.com/pages/recall-notice.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/HD-Premier-Recalls-DigitDots-Magnetic-Balls-Due-to-Ingestion-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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