Approximately 60 Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets are being recalled because the magnets pose a severe risk if swallowed. These sets contain 216 silver-colored, spherical rare earth magnets, each about five millimeters in diameter. They were sold online at ToysRUs.com and in retail stores nationwide between November 2010 and July 2012 for about $40. Consumers should immediately stop using these magnets and contact Toys R Us for a full refund.
If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other through intestinal walls and become trapped. This can cause life-threatening intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis, and death, potentially leading to lifelong health effects.
Consumers should stop using the recalled high-powered magnet sets immediately, take all associated individual magnets away from children and teenagers and contact Toys R Us as listed above for a full refund. Toys R Us will contact each purchasing customer directly to coordinate the recall. Returns of the magnet sets will not be accepted in stores.
Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets
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