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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 20741

Mag Cube magnetic ball sets

Published May 7, 2020

Summary

CPSC records recall 20741, published May 7, 2020. Reported units: About 600 magnetic ball sets.

What's the hazard

The recalled magnet sets contain high-powered magnets and violate the federal standard for children's toys. When two or more high-powered 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 magnetic balls and take them away from children. If you purchased the recalled magnetic balls for someone else, notify the recipient immediately. Consumers should contact Sobeauty Inc. for instructions on returning your product and receiving a full refund including taxes and the original shipping cost.

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Recall details

Brand
Sobeauty Inc., of Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.
Distributor
Online at Walmart.com from March 2018 through December 2019 for between $13 and $20.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Mag Cube magnetic ball sets recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 20741 on May 7, 2020. Reported hazard: The recalled magnet sets contain high-powered magnets and violate the federal standard for children's toys. When two or more high-powered 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 recalled magnetic balls and take them away from children. If you purchased the recalled magnetic balls for someone else, notify the recipient immediately. Consumers should contact Sobeauty Inc. for instructions on returning your product and receiving a full refund including taxes and the original shipping cost.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Sobeauty Inc., of Port Jefferson Station, N.Y..

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)