Magnet Balls Sets (SCS Direct) – Ingestion Risk (2013)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets
Brand
SCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn.
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
SCS Direct Inc., of Stratford, Conn. is recalling Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets. The hazard is: When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp. 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
This recall involves all Magnet Balls® The Original and Rainbow Bright interactive magnet sets sold in a cylindrical silver tin. Each puzzle set contains 216 spherical high-powered magnets that are 5mm in diameter. The magnets were sold in silver and multi-color sets.
Reported concern (CPSC)
When 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 recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit.
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