Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard
CPSC recall 21179. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact Zen Magnets LLC for a refund.
CPSC recall 21179 has the recall date 17 Aug 2021. The notice names the firm Zen Magnets. The recall has about 10,000,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Poisoning.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
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| Units | 10,000,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This mandatory recall involves all Zen Magnets and Neoballs magnets. Zen Magnets and Neoballs are high-powered 5 mm spherical magnets. Zen Magnets were sold individually and in sets of 72, 216 with 6 spares, and 1,728 with 8 spares. Neoballs were sold individually and in sets in the following colors: silver, gold, red, orange, green, red, blue, and purple. "Zen Magnets" or "Neoballs" is printed on the packaging. |
| Product | Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets, About 10 million magnets, sold individually and in magnet sets |
| 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… |
| Distributor | Zen Magnets LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 10,000,000Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls on the register that name Zen Magnets
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 21179The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 21179. https://recallregister.com/product/9123-zen-magnets-and-neoballs-magnets-recalled-due-to-ingestion-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 21179 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21179?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21179?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 10 million magnets, sold individually and in magnet sets