The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced recalls of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. For a complete list of recalled products, visit www.cpsc.gov.
Units: About 175,000
Importer: Maxfield and Oberton LLC, of New York
Hazard: The Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets were labeled “Ages 13+” and do not meet the mandatory toy standards requiring powerful magnets not to be sold for children under age 14.
Description: The magnet set contains 216 powerful rare earth magnets intended to build shapes and patterns. Sets labeled “Keep Away From All Children” are not being recalled.
Sold at: Retail stores and online from March 2009 through March 2010.
Remedy: Take the magnet sets labeled “Ages 13+” away from children under 14 and contact the company for refund information.
Contact: Call 888-847-8716 or visit www.maxfieldandobertonsafety.com.