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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 13736

High-Powered Magnets distributed with Adobe Connect™ "Effective Collaboration is Magnetic" Promotional Materials Package

Published June 7, 2013

Summary

CPSC records recall 13736, published June 7, 2013. Reported units: About 500.

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 magnets and either discard them or contact Adobe for instructions on returning the magnets.

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Recall details

Brand
Adobe, of San Jose, Calif.
Distributor
The magnets were distributed nationwide by Adobe as part of a promotional package for their Adobe Connect product during November 2012 at no cost to consumers.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was High-Powered Magnets distributed with Adobe Connect™ "Effective Collaboration is Magnetic" Promotional Materials Package recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 13736 on June 7, 2013. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the magnets and either discard them or contact Adobe for instructions on returning the magnets.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Adobe, of San Jose, Calif..

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)