Recalls / 2021-08-17
Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard
21179 · Recalled 2021-08-17 · CPSC page
Description
This mandatory recall involves all Zen Magnets and Neoballs magnets. Zen Magnets and Neoballs are high-powered 5 mm spherical magnets. Zen Magnets were sold individually and in sets of 72, 216 with 6 spares, and 1,728 with 8 spares. Neoballs were sold individually and in sets in the following colors: silver, gold, red, orange, green, red, blue, and purple. "Zen Magnets" or "Neoballs" is printed on the packaging.
Hazards
When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, either accidentally or intentionally, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to 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.
Reported injuries
Zen Magnets LLC is aware of two children who ingested Zen Magnets and required surgery to remove the magnets and parts of their intestines and bowels. In addition, CPSC is aware of other reports of children and teenagers ingesting high-powered magnets and requiring surgery. A 19-month-girl died after ingesting similar high-powered magnets.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact Zen Magnets LLC for a refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets | About 10 million magnets, sold individually and in magnet sets |
Parties
- Distributor
- Zen Magnets LLC, of Denver, Colorado
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Online at Neoballs.com, ZenMagnets.com, certain Colorado retailers listed below beginning in January 2009 for, $264 per set, 3054 Larimer Street, Denver, Colo.80205 Chronic Life, 12 Federal Boulevard, Colo. 80219 The Glass Hut, 1350 South Sheridan Boulevard #9, Colo. 80232 The Hemp Center - Colorado Springs, 2501 West Colorado Avenue #106, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80904 The Hemp Center - Littleton, 2430 West Main Street, Littleton, Colo. 80120 Herbal Alternatives: New Broadsterdam, 2568 South Broadway, Colo. 80210 Herbal Dazed, 6525 Federal Boulevard, Colo. 80221 Hobby Town - Aurora, 1915 South Havana Street, Aurora, Colo. 80014 Hobby Town - Lakewood, 3355 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colo. 80227 Lightshade on Holly, 3950 North Holly Street, Colo. 80207 Lyon's Finest 2, 11080 East 47th Avenue
Consumer contact
Zen Magnets LLC toll-free at 1-844-936-6245, email at contact@zenmagnets.com, or online at URL and click on www.zenmagnets.com/CPSC-Recall for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 21179. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.