Sobeauty 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)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 20-741 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 7, 2020
- Brand
- Sobeauty
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Mag Cube magnetic ball sets
- Hazard
- Risk of Ingestion by Children That Could Cause Serious and Permanent Intestinal Injuries or Death (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 600 magnetic ball sets
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 7, 2020
What was recalled
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+."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Mag Cube magnetic ball sets · About 600 magnetic ball sets units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at Walmart.com from March 2018 through December 2019 for between $13 and $20.; Sobeauty Inc., of Port Jefferson Station, N.Y..
Injuries or incidents reported
None 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.
Consumer contact
Sobeauty Inc. toll-free at 844-946-7437 anytime or email at recall@sobeautyinc.com for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Mag Cube magnetic ball sets (About 600 magnetic ball sets units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Ingestion by Children That Could Cause Serious and Permanent Intestinal Injuries or Death (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers 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.
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