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Sobeauty Recalls "Mag Cube" Magnetic Ball Sets Due to Risk of Ingestion by Child...

Published: May 7, 2020Recall ID: 20741Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The recalled magnet sets contain high-powered magnets and violate the federal standard for children's toys. When two or more high-powered 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.

Product Description & Identification

This recall includes "Mag Cube" magnetic ball sets labeled as "3D MAGNETIC PUZZLE", "MAGCUBE BUCKYBALLS" and "JOYNOTE" with "MAG CUBE" on the back of the box. The magnet ball sets contain 216 spherical high-power rare earth magnets. The gold-colored spherical magnets are about 3 millimeters in diameter each, and the red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple-colored spherical magnets are about 5 millimeters in diameter each. The box contains: a drum-shape, dark blue-colored metal container, a black velvet pouch, a plastic separator, and an instructional paper. "MAG CUBE" and "BUCKYBALLS" are printed on the metal container. The metal container has the following cautionary statement "WARNING Keep Away From All Children! Do not put in nose or mouth. This product contains small magnet(s). Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnet(s) are swallowed or inhaled. AGES 14+."

Affected Products

Mag Cube magnetic ball sets

Additional Source Details

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TitleSobeauty Recalls "Mag Cube" Magnetic Ball Sets Due to Risk of Ingestion by Children That Could Cause Serious and Permanent Intestinal Injuries or Death (Recall Alert)
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Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Mag Cube magnetic ball sets
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Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled Mag Cube Buckyballs in metal container
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Images › 3 › CaptionWarning Label on recalled Mag Cube metal container
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Images › 4 › CaptionRecalled Mag Cube magnetic ball sets
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Images › 5 › CaptionRecalled Mag Cube magnetic ball set contents
Hazards › NameThe recalled magnet sets contain high-powered magnets and violate the federal standard for children's toys. When two or more high-powered 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 › NameNone reported with these recalled magnet sets. CPSC staff has received numerous incident reports of ingestions involving other small, high-powered magnets, including many that required surgery.
Products › NameMag Cube magnetic ball sets
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 600 magnetic ball sets
Recall I D8813
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnetic balls and take them away from children. If you purchased the recalled magnetic balls for someone else, notify the recipient immediately. Consumers should contact Sobeauty Inc. for instructions on returning your product and receiving a full refund including taxes and the original shipping cost.
Importers › NameSobeauty Inc., of Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.
Retailers › NameOnline at Walmart.com from March 2018 through December 2019 for between $13 and $20.
Recall Date2020-05-07T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall includes "Mag Cube" magnetic ball sets labeled as "3D MAGNETIC PUZZLE", "MAGCUBE BUCKYBALLS" and "JOYNOTE" with "MAG CUBE" on the back of the box. The magnet ball sets contain 216 spherical high-power rare earth magnets. The gold-colored spherical magnets are about 3 millimeters in diameter each, and the red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple-colored spherical magnets are about 5 millimeters in diameter each. The box contains: a drum-shape, dark blue-colored metal container, a black velvet pouch, a plastic separator, and an instructional paper. "MAG CUBE" and "BUCKYBALLS" are printed on the metal container. The metal container has the following cautionary statement "WARNING Keep Away From All Children! Do not put in nose or mouth. This product contains small magnet(s). Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnet(s) are swallowed or inhaled. AGES 14+."
Recall Number20741
Remedy Options › OptionRefund
Consumer ContactSobeauty Inc. toll-free at 844-946-7437 anytime or email at recall@sobeautyinc.com for more information.
Last Publish Date2020-05-07T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina