CPSC Recall in 2013: Kringles Toys and Gifts Recalls High Powered Magnets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-111

Date: January 31, 2013

Product Name: Nanospheres Magnetic Desk Toys

Recall Description:

If two or more magnets are swallowed they can link together inside a child's intestines.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 4,200

Incidents:

The firm has received no reports of incidents or injury. CPSC has received 80 reports of incidents involving ingestion of other high powered magnets, resulting in 79 reports seeking medical intervention.

Sold At:

Amazon.com from November 2010 through December 2011 for about $25 to $30.

Manufactured In:

China