CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 13112
Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets
Published January 20, 2015 · Recall initiated: January 31, 2013
What's the 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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit.
Recall details
- Brand
- SCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn.
- Manufacturer
- SCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn.
- Distributor
- Amazon.com from August 2010 through May 2012 for about $20.
- Country
- US
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