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Medium RiskCPSC
Toys & Games/Children's Toys (3-12)

Kringles Toys and Gifts Recalls High Powered Magnets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

Agency Publication Date: January 31, 2013
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Summary

Kringles Toys and Gifts is recalling about 4,200 sets of Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys. These products contain 231 small, powerful silver, gold, or black magnets that are approximately 5mm in diameter. While no injuries have been reported for this specific product, there have been 80 reports of children swallowing similar high-powered magnets, resulting in 79 medical interventions. Consumers should immediately stop using these magnets and contact the manufacturer for a full refund upon return.

Risk

If two or more of these powerful magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other through intestinal walls and become trapped. This causes intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis, and potentially death, often requiring emergency surgery and resulting in lifelong health issues.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the Nanospheres magnets and keep them out of the reach of children.
  2. Check your records or storage for a circular metal canister approximately 2.5 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall with a black and blue 'Nanospheres' label containing 231 small silver, gold, or black magnetic balls.
  3. Identify if you purchased these magnets from Amazon.com between November 2010 and December 2011.
  4. Contact Kringles Toys and Gifts to arrange for a return and a full refund. You can reach them toll-free at (888) 801-1649 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or by email at customerservice@kringlestoysandgifts.com.
  5. Visit www.kringlestoysandgifts.com and click on 'Product Recall' for more information and instructions on how to return the product.
  6. For additional questions or to report an incident, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to arrange for return and a full refund.

Contact: Kringles Toys and Gifts toll-free at (888) 801-1649 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, e-mail customerservice@kringlestoysandgifts.com, or website www.kringlestoysandgifts.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys (231 magnets)
Date Ranges: Sold from November 2010 through December 2011

Product Images

Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toy

Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toy

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13111
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Kringle Toys and Gifts, of American Fork, Utah
Sold By: Amazon.com from November 2010 through December 2011 for about $25 to $30.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 4,200
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Kringles Toys and Gifts toll-free at (888) 801-1649 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, e-mail customerservice@kringlestoysandgifts.com, or website www.kringlestoysandgifts.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 26, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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