# Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2021-08-17 · 21179 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 21179
- **Date:** 2021-08-17
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets

## Hazards

When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, either accidentally or intentionally, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning, and death.

## Remedies

Refund

## Retailer(s)

Online at Neoballs.com and ZenMagnets.com and certain Colorado retailers listed below beginning in January 2009 for between $12 and $264 per set, or individually for 6 to 10 cents per magnet. Colorado Retailers of Zen Magnets Botanico, 3054 Larimer Street, Denver, Colo.80205 Chronic Life, 12 Federal Boulevard, Denver, Colo. 80219 The Glass Hut, 1350 South Sheridan Boulevard #9, Denver, Colo. 80232 The Hemp Center - Colorado Springs, 2501 West Colorado Avenue #106, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80904 T

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

This mandatory recall involves all Zen Magnets and Neoballs magnets. Zen Magnets and Neoballs are high-powered 5 mm spherical magnets. Zen Magnets were sold individually and in sets of 72, 216 with 6 spares, and 1,728 with 8 spares. Neoballs were sold individually and in sets in the following colors: silver, gold, red, orange, green, red, blue, and purple. "Zen Magnets" or "Neoballs" is printed on the packaging.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Zen-Magnets-and-Neoballs-Magnets-Recalled-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard)
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