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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 10 million magnets, sold individually and in magnet sets units
Recall No. 21-179 Published August 17, 2021

Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets

When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, either accidentally or intentionally, 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. sold at Neoballs.com and ZenMagnets.com and certain Colorado retailers listed below beginning in January 2009 for between $12 and $264 per set, or individually for 6 to 10 cents per magnet. Colorado Retailers of Zen Magnets Botanico, 3054 Larimer Street, Denver, for $12 to $264.

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Why it was recalled

When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, either accidentally or intentionally, 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.

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Zen Magnets LLC is aware of two children who ingested Zen Magnets and required surgery to remove the magnets and parts of their intestines and bowels. In addition, CPSC is aware of other reports of children and teenagers ingesting high-powered magnets and requiring surgery. A 19-month-girl died after ingesting similar high-powered magnets.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact Zen Magnets LLC for a refund.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 10 million magnets, sold individually and in magnet sets
Made inChina
Sold atNeoballs.com and ZenMagnets.com and certain Colorado retailers listed below beginning in January 2009 for between $12 and $264 per set, or individually for 6 to 10 cents per magnet. Colorado Retailers of Zen Magnets Botanico, 3054 Larimer Street, Denver,
Price$12 to $264

How to reach the firm

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844-936-6245
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