Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets
Description: This mandatory recall involves all Zen Magnets and Neoballs magnets. Zen Magnets and Neoballs are high-powered 5 mm spherical magnets. Zen Magnets were sold individually and in sets of 72, 216 with 6 spares, and 1,728 with 8 spares. Neoballs were sold individually and in sets in the following colors: silver, gold, red, orange, green, red, blue, and purple. "Zen Magnets" or "Neoballs" is printed on the packaging. [Learn More]
About 10 million magnets, sold individually and in magnet sets units were affected by this recall.
Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard
Recalled Zen Magnets. Recalled Zen Magnets
Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 08/17/2021 |
| Recall ID | 9123 |
| Recall Number | 21179 |
| Hazard | When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, either accidentally or intentionally, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to 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. |
| Injuries | Zen Magnets LLC is aware of two children who ingested Zen Magnets and required surgery to remove the magnets and parts of their intestines and bowels. In addition, CPSC is aware of other reports of children and teenagers ingesting high-powered magnets and requiring surgery. A 19-month-girl died after ingesting similar high-powered magnets. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact Zen Magnets LLC for a refund. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| Contact | Zen Magnets LLC toll-free at 1-844-936-6245, email at [email protected], or online at URL and click on www.zenmagnets.com/CPSC-Recall for more information. |
| Last Updated | 08/17/2021 |
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