Canada
Original 5MM 216PCS Red Buckyballs and 8PCS Silicone Magnetic Balls – Sensory Fidget Roller Set sold by Buckyballsshop (previously available on buckyballsshop.com) are affected; they are small, powerful magnets. They were recalled because multiple swallowed magnets can attract through the intestines, causing blockages, tearing, emergency surgery, long‑term harm or death. Owners should immediately stop using the sets, check that all pieces are accounted for, and safely dispose of the products.
What's being recalled
Companies: Manufacturer: Buckyballsshop, Wucheng District, Jinhua City, Zhejiang, China, Place of Origin, Manufactured in China.
How to identify it
This alert involves the following products:
Original 5MM 216PCS Red Buckyballs
8PCS Silicone Magnetic Balls – Sensory Fidget Roller Set
The hazard
These sets contain small, powerful magnets that can be easily swallowed by children of all ages, posing serious and potentially life-threatening risks.
When more than one powerful magnet is swallowed in a short period of time, the magnets can attract one another while moving through the intestines. This can cause the intestines to twist, creating blockages or tearing of the intestinal walls. Swallowing more than one magnet can damage gastrointestinal tissues and can require emergency surgical treatment, resulting in possible long-term health effects and even death.
What to do
Consumers who have these magnets sets should immediately stop using them, check that all pieces are accounted for, and safely dispose of the products.
Regularly check the Healthy Canadians Recalls and Safety Alerts database for dangerous products and take action to remove items of concern.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of these products or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Related links
Buying consumer products online
Online consumer product guides
Magnet safety
Toy safety tips
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The official notice
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