Approximately 539 Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets are being recalled because the small magnets pose a severe risk if swallowed. Each set contains 216 silver-colored, spherical rare earth magnets, each measuring about five millimeters in diameter. These sets were sold by Overstock.com and other retailers nationwide from November 2010 through July 2012 for about $20. Consumers should stop using these magnet sets immediately and contact Overstock.com for a full refund.
When two or more of these magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other through intestinal walls and cause obstructions, perforations, sepsis, and death. While no injuries have been reported specifically from Overstock.com customers, the CPSC has received 54 reports of children ingesting similar high-powered magnets, resulting in 53 medical interventions.
Overstock.com will contact each purchasing customer directly to coordinate the recall. Consumers should stop using the recalled high-powered magnet sets immediately, take all associated individual magnets away from children and teenagers, and contact Overstock.com for a full refund.
Buckyballs high-powered magnet set
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response