Stateside Bead Supply Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Beads Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Magnets

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This CPSC action (record #24175) was formally reported on March 28, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Boss Magnet, of Taiwan is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 450 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The magnetic beads violate the requirements of the mandatory federal magnet regulation because they contain one or more magnets that fit within CPSC's small parts cylinder, and the magnets are stronger than permitted. W… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic beads immediately, take them away from children and contact Stateside Bead Supply to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled products for a f… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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