HD Premier Recalls DigitDots Magnetic Balls Due to Ingestion Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 22-101 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 17, 2022
- Brand
- HD Premier
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- DigitDots 3mm and 5mm Magnetic Balls
- Hazard
- Ingestion Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 119,620
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 17, 2022
What was recalled
This recall involves 3mm and 5mm DigitDots Magnetic Balls which are small, spherical, loose and separable neodymium rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux. The magnets are sold in two sizes: 3mm and 5mm. The 3mm diameter magnets are sold as aggregated loose magnets in sets of 512 multi-colored magnetic balls. The 5mm diameter magnets are sold as aggregated loose magnets in sets of 222 silver magnetic balls or 224 multi-colored magnetic balls. The recalled DigitDots were sold encased in clear, disposable packaging bearing the "DigitDots" name and logo and included a plastic carrying case, also bearing the "DigitDots" name and logo.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- DigitDots 3mm and 5mm Magnetic Balls · About 119,620 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at www.ilovedigitdots.com, www.amazon.com and other websites from March 2019 through January 2022 for between $20 and $30.; HD Premier Inc., of Wilmington, Delaware.
Injuries or incidents reported
HD Premier is aware of four children who have ingested DigitDots and required surgery to remove the magnets. In addition, CPSC is aware of other reports of children and teenagers ingesting other companies' high-powered magnets and requiring surgery, including two deaths.
Consumer contact
HD Premier by email at recall@ilovedigitdots.com or online at www.ilovedigitdots.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information or https://ilovedigitdots.com/pages/recall-notice.
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?
DigitDots 3mm and 5mm Magnetic Balls (About 119,620 units). This recall involves 3mm and 5mm DigitDots Magnetic Balls which are small, spherical, loose and separable neodymium rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Ingestion Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnets immediately, take them away from children and contact HD Premier to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled products. Upon receipt of the products, consumers will receive a refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 17, 2022. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.