CPSC recall 13-111, announced January 31, 2013, covers Kringle Toys and Gifts Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys (about 4,200 units). 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. The notice cites 80 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to arrange for return and a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 801-1649, go to www.kringlestoysandgifts.com, or email customerservice@kringlestoysandgifts.com.
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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."
Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received no reports of incidents or injury. CPSC has received 80 reports of incidents involving ingestion of other high powered magnets, resulting in 79 reports seeking medical intervention.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to arrange for return and a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kringle Toys and Gifts
- Manufacturer
- Kringle Toys and Gifts, of American Fork, Utah
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 13-111
- Units
- About 4,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Amazon.com from November 2010 through December 2011 for about $25 to $30.
Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys
CPSC product type: High-Powered Magnets
Recall contact information
Kringles Toys and Gifts toll-free at (888) 801-1649 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, e-mail customerservice@kringlestoysandgifts.com, or website www.kringlestoysandgifts.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
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