Critical Alert
Stateside Bead Supply Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Beads Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Magnets
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #24175
Stateside Bead Supply Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Beads Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Magnets
Boss Magnet, of Taiwan · Magnetic Beads HIGH POWER 5mm
Product Description
This recall involves 5mm Magnetic Beads HIGH POWER AAA Grade, which are small, spherical, loose and separable magnets with a strong magnetic flux. The recalled Magnetic Beads HIGH POWER 5mm AAA Grade were sold as a strand in a clear, plastic bag. Stateside Bead Supply is printed on a label on the clear plastic bag packaging. The magnetic beads are gun metal gray in color.
Hazard
The magnetic beads violate the requirements of the mandatory federal magnet regulation because they contain one or more magnets that fit within CPSC's small parts cylinder, and the magnets are stronger than permitted. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other or 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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic beads immediately, take them away from children and contact Stateside Bead Supply to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled products for a full refund. Stateside Bead Supply is notifying all known purchasers directly.
Refund
Reported Injuries
None reported. CPSC estimates 2,400 magnet ingestions were treated in hospital emergency departments from 2017 through 2021. CPSC is aware of seven deaths since 2005 involving the ingestion of hazardous magnets, including two outside of the United States.
411 Press Analysis
Boss Magnet, of Taiwan is recalling about 450 of Magnetic Beads HIGH POWER 5mm following reports of fatalities linked to the product. The CPSC announced this recall on March 28, 2024. The magnetic beads violate the requirements of the mandatory federal magnet regulation because they contain one or more magnets that fit within CPSC's small parts. This is among the most serious recall classifications issued by the CPSC. Consumers are urged to stop use immediately and obtain a full refund. Anyone who has experienced problems with this product should file a report with the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov in addition to contacting the manufacturer.
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