High-Powered Magnet desk toy
Description: This recall involves high-powered magnet sets sold under the DynoCube.com brand name for use as a novelty item or desk toy. Each set contains 216 small, silver-colored, spherical magnets that are approximately 5 millimeters in diameter. [Learn More]
About 500 units were affected by this recall.
High-Powered Magnet Sets Recalled by Reiss Innovations Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
Dynocube.com magnet set.
High-Powered Magnet desk toy Recall Information
Country of Origin | China |
Recall Date | 12/10/2012 |
Recall ID | 1263 |
Recall Number | 13062 |
Product Type | Magnets |
Hazard | When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects. |
Injuries | Reiss Innovations has received no reports of incidents or injuries. CPSC has received 80 reports of incidents involving ingestion of other high powered magnets, resulting in 79 reports seeking medical intervention. |
Remedy | Consumers should stop using the recalled magnet sets immediately and contact Reiss Innovations for instructions on returning the magnet sets for a full refund. |
Remedy Option | Refund |
Contact | Reiss Innovations; toll-free at (866) 212-8314, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.DynoCube.com and click on the recall button on the top right-hand side of the page for more information. |
Last Updated | 01/13/2015 |
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