Kringles Toys and Gifts Recalls High Powered Magnets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys |
| Units | About 4,200 |
| Hazards | If 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. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to arrange for return and a full refund. |
| Manufacturers | Kringle Toys and Gifts, of American Fork, Utah |
Details
The products were sold for use as an adult novelty item or desk toy with appropriate hazard warnings and stating the intended age level as 14 years and older. Nanospheres is a mass of 231 small powerful magnets that are either silver, gold or black in color. Each magnet is about 5mm in diameter. The magnets come in a circular metal canister approximately 2.5 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches tall with a black and blue label displaying the product name "Nanospheres."
Consumer Contact
Kringles Toys and Gifts toll-free at (888) 801-1649 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, e-mail [email protected], or website www.kringlestoysandgifts.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
