CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
High Powered Magnet Balls Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Risk of Ingestion; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit.
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
Amazon.com from August 2010 through May 2012 for about $20.
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.
Manufacturer
SCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
13112
Product Information
Product Name
Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets
Product Type
High-Powered Magnets
Number of Units
About 106,000
Manufacturer Name
SCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn.
Manufactured In
China