High-Powered Magnet Sets Recalled by Reiss Innovations Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
High-Powered Magnet desk toy
Date of Recall
2012-12-10CPSC Release Number
13-062Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(866) 212-8314Units
About 500Manufacturer
Global Goler Co. Limited, of Guangdong, ChinaImporter
Reiss Innovations LLC, of Manchester, Conn.Sold By
Amazon.com/Dynocube.com from July 2011 through April 2012 for about $20.Problem/Hazard
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.Injuries/Incidents
Reiss Innovations has received no reports of incidents or injuries. CPSC has received 80 reports of incidents involving ingestion of other high powered magnets, resulting in 79 reports seeking medical intervention.Description
This recall involves high-powered magnet sets sold under the DynoCube.com brand name for use as a novelty item or desk toy. Each set contains 216 small, silver-colored, spherical magnets that are approximately 5 millimeters in diameter.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnet sets immediately and contact Reiss Innovations for instructions on returning the magnet sets for a full refund.Consumer Contact
Reiss Innovations; toll-free at (866) 212-8314, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.DynoCube.com and click on the recall button on the top right-hand side of the page for more information.Recall Comments
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