CPSC recall 13112
Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-20
On 2015-01-20 the CPSC announced a recall of Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets by Scs Direct, citing 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 d….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13112 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2013-01-31 |
| Published | 2015-01-20 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Scs Direct |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets | 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.
Reason
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.
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/High-Powered-Magnet-Balls
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