CPSC recall 13731
Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets by Maxfield And Oberton, 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 | 13731 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2013-04-15 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Maxfield And Oberton |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets | This recall involves high-powered magnets sets with the brand name Buckyballs. The sets contain 216 silver-colored, spherical rare earth magnets, each about five millimeters in diameter.
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/Overstock-Recalls-High-Powered-Magnet-Sets
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