CPSC recall 13111
Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-26
On 2015-01-26 the CPSC announced a recall of Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys by Kringle Toys And Gifts, citing 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 dea….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13111 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2013-01-31 |
| Published | 2015-01-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Kringle Toys And Gifts |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys | 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."
Reason
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.
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/2013/Kringles-Toys-and-Gifts-Recalls-High-Powered-Magnets
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