Nanospheres Magnetic Toys (Kringle Toys) – Ingestion Hazard (2013)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys
Brand
Kringle Toys and Gifts, of American Fork, Utah
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Kringle Toys and Gifts, of American Fork, Utah is recalling Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys. The hazard is: If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp o. 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
The products were sold for use as an adult novelty item or desk toy with appropriate hazard warnings and stating the intended age level as 14 years and older. Nanospheres is a mass of 231 small powerful magnets that are either silver, gold or black in color. Each magnet is about 5mm in diameter. The magnets come in a circular metal canister approximately 2.5 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches tall with a black and blue label displaying the product name "Nanospheres."
Reported concern (CPSC)
If 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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to arrange for return and a full refund.
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