Toys R Us Recalls High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazards

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…

Recall #: 13732
Affected scope: About 60

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Toys R Us Recalls High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 15, 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 stop using the recalled high-powered magnet sets immediately, take all a…. Verify recall #13732 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto bod….

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agency class: April 15, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13732 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves high-powered magnets sets with the brand name Buckyballs. The sets contain 216 silver-colored, spherical rare earth magnets, each about five millimeters in diameter.

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 stop using the recalled high-powered magnet sets immediately, take all associated individual magnets away from children and teenagers and contact Toys R Us as listed above for a full refund. Toys R Us will contact each purchasing customer directly to coordinate the recall. Returns of the magnet sets will not be accepted in stores.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13732
Date reported	April 15, 2013
Date initiated	April 15, 2013
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 60
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 stop using the recalled high-powered magnet sets immediately, take all associated individual magnets away from c…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

This recall involves high-powered magnets sets with the brand name Buckyballs. The sets contain 216 silver-colored, spherical rare earth magnets, each about five millimeters in diameter.. Units affected: About 60.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 15, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13732.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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