# High Powered Magnet Balls Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Risk of Ingestion; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
> **CPSC recall** · 2013-01-31 · 13112 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 13112
- **Date:** 2013-01-31
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets

## 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.

## Remedies

Refund

## Manufacturer(s)

SCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn.

## Retailer(s)

Amazon.com from August 2010 through May 2012 for about $20.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/High-Powered-Magnet-Balls)
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