CPSC recall 10251
Buckyballs® High Powered Magnets Sets
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Buckyballs® High Powered Magnets Sets by Maxfield And Oberton, citing the high powered magnets sets were labeled "Ages 13+" and do not meet the mandatory toy standard F963-08 (effective August 17, 2009) which requires that such powerful magnets are….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10251 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2010-05-27 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Maxfield And Oberton |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Buckyballs® High Powered Magnets Sets | This recall involves the Buckyballs® high powered magnets sets labeled "Ages 13+". The set contains 216 powerful rare earth magnets. It is intended to build unlimited shapes and patterns. Since March 2010, Buckyballs® high powered magnets sets were labeled "Keep Away From All Children" and are not being recalled.
Reason
The high powered magnets sets were labeled "Ages 13+" and do not meet the mandatory toy standard F963-08 (effective August 17, 2009) which requires that such powerful magnets are not sold for children under 14. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Buckyballs-High-Powered-Magnets-Sets-Recalled-by-Maxfield-and-Oberton-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Toy-Standard
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