Toys R Us Recalls High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazards

Active Recall Announced April 15, 2013 CPSC #13732

Quick answer

Toys R Us Recalls High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazards is CPSC recall #13732, announced on April 15, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves high-powered magnets sets with the brand name Buckyballs. The sets contain 216 silver-colored, spherical rare earth magnets, each about five millimeters in diameter. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled high-powered magnet sets immediately, take all associated individual magnets away from children and teenagers and contact toys r us as listed above for a full refund. toys r us will contact each purchasing customer directly to coordinate the recall. returns of the magnet sets will not be accepted in stores.. Affected brand: Maxfield & Oberton LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves high-powered magnets sets with the brand name Buckyballs. The sets contain 216 silver-colored, spherical rare earth magnets, each about five millimeters in diameter.

Affected products

Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets

Recalled brands

Maxfield & Oberton LLC

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled high-powered magnet sets immediately, take all associated individual magnets away from children and teenagers and contact Toys R Us as listed above for a full refund. Toys R Us will contact each purchasing customer directly to coordinate the recall. Returns of the magnet sets will not be accepted in stores.

Recall date

April 15, 2013

Categories

Magnets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13732?

CPSC recall #13732 covers Toys R Us Recalls High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 15, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves high-powered magnets sets with the brand name Buckyballs. The sets contain 216 silver-colored, spherical rare earth magnets, each about five millimeters in diameter.

What is the remedy for recall #13732?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13732 is consumers should stop using the recalled high-powered magnet sets immediately, take all associated individual magnets away from children and teenagers and contact toys r us as listed above for a full refund. toys r us will contact each purchasing customer directly to coordinate the recall. returns of the magnet sets will not be accepted in stores.. 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 Toys R Us Recalls High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazards 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/Toys-R-Us-Recalls-High-Powered-Magnet-Sets. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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