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DailySale Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Balls Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets

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Recalled 216 Piece 5mm Magnetic DIY Balls Magic Cube
Recalled 216 Piece 5mm Magnetic DIY Balls Magic Cube · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Magnetic DIY Balls Magic Cube, 5mm

Units: About 105

This recall involves 216-piece 5mm Magnetic DIY Balls Magic Cubes which are small, spherical, loose and separable neodymium rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux. The 5mm-diameter magnets are sold in a set of colored magnetic balls. The recalled Magnetic Balls Magic Cubes were sold encased in a clear, plastic case and a tin storage box.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The magnetic ball sets do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory federal toy regulation because they contain one or more magnets that fit within CPSC's small parts cylinder and the magnets are stronger than permitted. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other or 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.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported. CPSC estimates 2,400 magnet ingestions were treated in hospital emergency departments from 2017 through 2021. CPSC is aware of seven deaths since 2005 involving the ingestion of hazardous magnets, including two outside of the United States.

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic balls immediately, take them away from children, and contact DailySale to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled magnetic balls for a full refund. DailySale is notifying all known purchasers directly.

How to contact the company

DailySale by email at recall@dailysale.com, or visit https://dailysale.com/pages/recall and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 24097, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.