Buckyballs high-powered magnets sets labeled 'Ages 13+' are recalled due to risk of fatal intestinal blockage if swallowed by children under 14. Consumers should stop using and return sets for refunds.
The high powered magnets sets were labeled "Ages 13+" and do not meet the mandatory toy standard F963-08 (effective August 17, 2009) which requires that such powerful magnets are not sold for children under 14. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Buckyballs high-powered magnets sets labeled 'Ages 13+' are being recalled because they violate federal toy safety standards. Young children under 14 could swallow multiple magnets, which may attract inside the body and cause fatal intestinal blockages.
The magnets are so strong that if swallowed by a child, they can attract each other inside the body. This can cause intestinal perforations or blockages that may be fatal if more than one magnet is ingested.
Children under 14 who own or use these sets are at risk. Parents and caregivers should monitor children to prevent accidental swallowing.
Look for sets labeled 'Ages 13+' with 216 powerful rare earth magnets. These sets were sold since March 2010 and were previously labeled 'Keep Away From All Children'.
Take the Buckyballs high-powered magnets sets labeled 'Ages 13+' away from children under 14.
Reach out to Maxfield and Oberton for instructions on returning the set for a refund.
Consumers should take the Buckyballs® high powered magnets sets labeled "Ages 13+" away from children under 14 immediately and contact Maxfield and Oberton for instructions on receiving a refund upon return of a complete set of magnets.
No, these high-powered magnets sets are labeled 'Ages 13+' and can cause fatal intestinal blockages if swallowed by children under 14.
Look for sets labeled 'Ages 13+' with 216 powerful rare earth magnets sold since March 2010.
Do not use the sets around children under 14. If you have the product, take it away immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Buckyballs to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 247 — Buckyballs Buckyballs® High Powered Magnets Sets Hello, I own a Buckyballs® High Powered Magnets Sets that is covered by recall 247 from Buckyballs. The official recall notice states: Consumers should take the Buckyballs® high powered magnets sets labeled "Ages 13+" away from children under 14 immediately and contact Maxfield and Oberton for instructions on receiving a refund upon return of a complete set of magnets. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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