CPSC recall · Reported January 31, 2013
Kringles Toys and Gifts Recalls High Powered Magnets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
If 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 dea…
Kringle Toys and Gifts, of American Fork, Utah recalled The products were sold for use as an adult novelty item or desk toy with appropriate haza….
Kringles Toys and Gifts Recalls High Powered Magnets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclus… was recalled by Kringle Toys and Gifts, of American Fork, Utah in January 31, 2013. Reason: If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to arrange fo…. Verify recall #13111 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kringle Toys and Gifts, of American Fork, Utah issued this CPSC recall-If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body ….
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- agency class
- January 31, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13111 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The products were sold for use as an adult novelty item or desk toy with appropriate hazard warnings and stating the intended age level as 14 years and older. Nanospheres is a mass of 231 small powerful magnets that are either silver, gold or black in color. Each magnet is about 5mm in diameter. The magnets come in a circular metal canister approximately 2.5 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches tall with a black and blue label displaying the product name "Nanospheres."
Reason for recall
If 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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to arrange for return and a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13111 |
| Date reported | January 31, 2013 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Kringle Toys and Gifts, of American Fork, Utah |
| Affected scope | About 4,200 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to arrange for return and a full refund.
- Check the recall number (13111) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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