CPSC Recall in 2022: HD Premier Recalls DigitDots Magnetic Balls Due to Ingestion Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 22-101

Date: March 17, 2022

Product Name: DigitDots 3mm and 5mm Magnetic Balls

Recall Description:

This recall involves 3mm and 5mm DigitDots Magnetic Balls which are small, spherical, loose and separable neodymium rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux.  The magnets are sold in two sizes: 3mm and 5mm.  The 3mm diameter magnets are sold as aggregated loose magnets in sets of 512 multi-colored magnetic balls.  The 5mm diameter magnets are sold as aggregated loose magnets in sets of 222 silver magnetic balls or 224 multi-colored magnetic balls. The recalled DigitDots were sold encased in clear, disposable packaging bearing the “DigitDots” name and logo and included a plastic carrying case, also bearing the “DigitDots” name and logo. 

Hazard Description:

When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, either intentionally by younger children or accidentally by older children, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.   

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 119,620

Incidents:

HD Premier is aware of four children who have ingested DigitDots and required surgery to remove the magnets. In addition, CPSC is aware of other reports of children and teenagers ingesting other companies’ high-powered magnets and requiring surgery, including two deaths.

Sold At:

Online at www.ilovedigitdots.com, www.amazon.com and other websites from March 2019 through January 2022 for between $20 and $30.

Manufactured In:

China