High-Powered Magnet Sets Recalled by Reiss Innovations Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-12-10 · 13062
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
13062
Date
2012-12-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
High-Powered Magnet desk toy
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Global Goler Co. Limited, of Guangdong, China
Retailer(s)
Amazon.com/Dynocube.com from July 2011 through April 2012 for about $20.
Importer(s)
Reiss Innovations LLC, of Manchester, Conn.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves high-powered magnet sets sold under the DynoCube.com brand name for use as a novelty item or desk toy. Each set contains 216 small, silver-colored, spherical magnets that are approximately 5 millimeters in diameter.