| Product name |
Magnet Balls (R) Manipulative Magnet Sets |
| Description |
This recall involves all Magnet Balls (R) The Original and Rainbow Bright interactive magnet sets sold in a cylindrical silver tin. Each puzzle set contains 216 spherical high-powered magnets that are 5mm in diameter. The magnets were sold in silver and multi-color sets. |
| Problem |
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. |
| Distribution |
Sold exclusively at Amazon.com for about $20. |
| Company |
SCS Direct 888-749-1387; email recall@scsdirectinc.com. |
| Dates sold |
August 2010 through May 2012 |
| Date posted |
03/05/2013 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/High-Powered-Magnet-Balls/ |
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