XpressGoods Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Balls Due to Ingestion Hazard; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 24-048 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 7, 2023
- Brand
- XpressGoods
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Colorful Metal Neodymium Magic Magnetic Balls - 8 color, 5mm
- Hazard
- Ingestion Hazard; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 728
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- December 7, 2023
What was recalled
This recall involves 5mm Neodymium Magnetic Balls which are small, spherical, loose, and separable neodymium rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux. The 5mm diameter magnets are sold in a set of multi-colored magnetic balls. The recalled Neodymium Magic Magnetic Balls were sold encased in a clear, plastic case and a tin storage box.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Colorful Metal Neodymium Magic Magnetic Balls - 8 color, 5mm · About 728 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at www.xpressgoods.com from July 2021 through May 2022 for about $30.; Xpressgoods.com, of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Injuries or incidents reported
None reported. CPSC estimates 2,400 magnet ingestions were treated in hospital emergency departments from 2017 through 2021. CPSC is aware of seven deaths involving the ingestion of hazardous magnets, including two outside of the United States.
Consumer contact
Xpressgoods.com by email at support@xpressgoods.com, submit an inquiry at https://xpressgoods.com/contact-us/, or visit https://xpressgoods.com/product-recalls/ and click on "Recall Notice" 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?
Colorful Metal Neodymium Magic Magnetic Balls - 8 color, 5mm (About 728 units). This recall involves 5mm Neodymium 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; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic balls immediately, take them away from children and contact XpressGoods to receive a prepaid label to return the recalled products for a full refund or store credit. XpressGoods is notifying all known purchasers directly.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 7, 2023. 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.