High Powered Magnet Balls Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Risk of Ingestion; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

Active Recall Announced January 31, 2013 CPSC #13112

Quick answer

High Powered Magnet Balls Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Risk of Ingestion; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com is CPSC recall #13112, announced on January 31, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Magnet Balls® The Original and Rainbow Bright interactive magnet sets sold in a cylindrical silver tin. Each puzzle set contains 216 spherical high-powered magnets that are 5mm in diameter. The magnets were sold in silver and multi-color sets. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact scs direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit.. Affected brand: SCS Direct Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves all Magnet Balls® The Original and Rainbow Bright interactive magnet sets sold in a cylindrical silver tin. Each puzzle set contains 216 spherical high-powered magnets that are 5mm in diameter. The magnets were sold in silver and multi-color sets.

Affected products

Magnet Balls® Manipulative Magnet Sets

Recalled brands

SCS Direct Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit.

Recall date

January 31, 2013

Categories

High-Powered Magnets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13112?

CPSC recall #13112 covers High Powered Magnet Balls Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Risk of Ingestion; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 31, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Magnet Balls® The Original and Rainbow Bright interactive magnet sets sold in a cylindrical silver tin. Each puzzle set contains 216 spherical high-powered magnets that are 5mm in diameter. The magnets were sold in silver and multi-color sets.

What is the remedy for recall #13112?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13112 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact scs direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell High Powered Magnet Balls Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Risk of Ingestion; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/High-Powered-Magnet-Balls. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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