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Zen Magnets LLC 2021-08-17 Toys critical CPSC
Toys · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-21179

Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets Recall

Issued August 17, 2021 · Zen Magnets LLC · 10 units affected

In August 2021, Zen Magnets LLC recalled the Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets, a critical toys recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

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.

What you should do

  1. 1 Stop using Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets right away.
  2. 2 Move it out of reach of children immediately.
  3. 3 Contact Zen Magnets LLC to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact Zen Magnets LLC for a refund.

Recall details

Brand
Zen Magnets LLC
Category
Toys
Recall date
August 17, 2021
Units affected
10
Sold at
Online 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, Colo.80205 Chronic Life, 12 Federal Boulevard, Denver, Colo. 80219 The Glass Hut, 1350 South Sheridan Boulevard #9, Denver, Colo. 80232 The Hemp Center - Colorado Springs, 2501 West Colorado Avenue #106, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80904 The Hemp Center - Littleton, 2430 West Main Street, Littleton, Colo. 80120 Herbal Alternatives: New Broadsterdam, 2568 South Broadway, Denver, Colo. 80210 Herbal Dazed, 6525 Federal Boulevard, Denver, Colo. 80221 Hobby Town - Aurora, 1915 South Havana Street, Aurora, Colo. 80014 Hobby Town - Lakewood, 3355 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colo. 80227 Lightshade on Holly, 3950 North Holly Street, Denver, Colo. 80207 Lyon's Finest 2, 11080 East 47th Avenue, Denver, Colo. 80239 Meadowlark 64, 2701 Larimer Street, Denver, Colo. 80205 MK Vapor, 10273 East Iliff Avenue, Aurora, Colo. 80247 Nimbus Smoke Stop, 2960 South Federal Boulevard #7, Denver, Colo. 80236 Octpipe, 5303 Leetsdale Drive, Denver, Colo. 80246 Science Toy Magic, 11 Old Town Sq., Fort Collins, Colo. 80524 Secret Stashh Gifts, 3655 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, Colo. 80216 Soldis, Colorado Mills Mall, Lakewood, Colo. 80401 Vaper Jungle, 7033 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colo. 80220
Recall number
CPSC-21179
Made in
China
Issuing agency
CPSC

In context

  • Zen Magnets LLC has 1 recall in our database, including 1 rated Critical.
  • We're tracking 189 Toys recalls in our database.
  • 10 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 13,100,000 US households.
  • This is the 8th Toys recall we've logged in 2021.
Read the official CPSC notice

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