When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system.
Description
This recall involves 5mm Magnetic Balls that are small, spherical, loose, and separable neodymium rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux.
The 5mm diameter magnets are sold in a set of 216 magnetic balls in various colors and encased in a clear, plastic case and a portable tin storage box.
Incidents/Injuries
CPSC estimates 2,400 magnet ingestions were treated in hospital emergency departments from 2017 through 2021. CPSC is aware of seven deaths involving the ingestion of hazardous magnets, including two outside of the United States.
Name of Product: 216-Piece 5mm Magnet Balls
Recall Date: March 7, 2024
Recall Number: 24-147
Hazard: CPSC testing determined the magnetic ball sets do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory federal toy regulation because they contain one or more magnets that fit within CPSC’s small parts cylinder and the magnets are stronger than permitted. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or 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.
Sold At: Getallfun’s store in Aurora, Illinois, and online at Getallfun.com from May 2021 through October 2023 for about $20.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled magnets immediately, take them away from children and contact Getallfun.com to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled products. Upon receipt of the products, consumers will receive a full refund. Getallfun is notifying all known purchasers directly.
Units: About 1,140
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
Email Getallfun at info@getallfun.com, or online at https://getallfun.com/pages/product-recall or https://getallfun.com and click on “Product Recall” at the top of the homepage for more information.
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