CPSC recall 13-112, announced January 31, 2013, covers SCS Direct Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets (about 106,000 units). 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. The notice cites 80 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit. Recall contact: call (888) 749-1387, or email recall@scsdirectinc.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported to SCS Direct. 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 recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- SCS Direct
- Manufacturer
- SCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn.
- Recall number
- 13-112
- Units
- About 106,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Amazon.com from August 2010 through May 2012 for about $20.
Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets
CPSC product type: High-Powered Magnets
Recall contact information
SCS Direct; toll-free at (888) 749-1387, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@scsdirectinc.com.
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