CPSC recall · Reported January 31, 2013
High Powered Magnet Balls Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Risk of Ingestion; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
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 d…
Scs Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn. recalled This recall involves all Magnet Balls® The Original and Rainbow Bright interactive magnet….
High Powered Magnet Balls Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Risk of Ingestion; Sold Exclusive… was recalled by Scs Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn. in January 31, 2013. Reason: When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto bod…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for i…. Verify recall #13112 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Scs Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto bod….
- None
- agency class
- January 31, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13112 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
This recall involves all Magnet Balls® 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13112 |
| Date reported | January 31, 2013 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Scs Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn. |
| Affected scope | About 106,000 |
| 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 recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for…
- Check the recall number (13112) 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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