Getallfun Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Ball Sets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets
Recall 24147 · Mar 7, 2024 · Getallfun
1,140
units affected
1,140
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24147
- Date
- Mar 7, 2024
- Company
- Getallfun
- Units affected
- 1,140
- Product
- 216-Piece 5mm Magnet Balls
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves 5mm 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 216 magnetic balls in various colors and encased in a clear, plastic case and a portable tin storage box.
What can happen
When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnets immediately, take them away from children and contact Getallfun.com to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled products. Upon receipt of the products, consumers will receive a full refund. Getallfun is notifying all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Getallfun's store in Aurora, Illinois and online atGetallfun.com from May 2021 through October 2023 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 216-piece 5mm magnet balls?
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnets immediately, take them away from children and contact Getallfun.com to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled products. Upon receipt of the products, consumers will receive a full refund. Getallfun is notifying all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.