Product name | Mag Cube magnetic ball sets | |
Description | This recall includes Mag Cube magnetic ball sets labeled as 3D MAGNETIC PUZZLE, MAGCUBE BUCKYBALLS and JOYNOTE with MAG CUBE on the back of the box. The magnet ball sets contain 216 spherical high-power rare earth magnets. The gold-colored spherical magnets is about 3 millimeters in diameter each, and the red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple-colored spherical magnets are about 5 millimeters in diameter each. The box contains: a drum-shape, dark blue-colored metal container, a black velvet pouch, a plastic separator, and an instructional paper. MAG CUBE and BUCKYBALLS are printed on the metal container. The metal container has the following cautionary statement WARNING Keep Away From All Children! Do not put in nose or mouth. This product contains small magnet(s). Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnet(s) are swallowed or inhaled. AGES 14+. | |
Problem | The recalled magnet sets contain high-powered magnets and violate the federal standard for childrens toys. When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a childs intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects. | |
Distribution | Online at Walmart.com for between $13 and $20. | |
Company | Sobeauty Inc. 844-946-7437 | |
Dates sold | March 2018 through December 2019 | |
Date posted | 05/13/2020 | |
Additional information | For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Sobeauty-Recalls-Mag-Cube-Magnetic-Ball-Sets-Due-to-Risk-of-Ingestion-by-Children-That-Could-Cause-Serious-and-Permanent-Intestinal-Injuries-or-Death-Recall-Alert | |
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Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |