Buckyballs and Buckycubes Magnet Sets – ingestion risk (2013)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Buckyballs and Buckycubes high-powered magnet sets
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Buckyballs and Buckycubes high-powered magnet sets. The hazard is: These products contain defects in the design, warnings and instructions, which pose a substantial ri. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
Imported by Maxfield & Oberton LLC, of New York, N.Y., Buckyballs and Buckycubes consist of sets of numerous, small, high-powered magnets. These sets vary in the number of magnets included and come in a variety of colors. Individual magnets in the set are about 5 millimeters in diameter. Individual magnets in Buckyballs are spherical and individual magnets in Buckycubes are cube-shaped. Retailers Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond, Brookstone, certain Hallmark retailers, Marbles the Brain Store, and ThinkGeek have agreed to participate because Maxfield & Oberton has refused to participate in the recall of all Buckyballs and Buckycubes.
Reported concern (CPSC)
These products contain defects in the design, warnings and instructions, which pose a substantial risk of injury and death to children and teenagers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should take the high-powered magnet sets and all associated individual magnets away from children and teenagers and contact the retailer from which they purchased the product to obtain instructions for their remedy.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026