Stucky Balls Powerful Rare Earth Magnet Sets recalled due to… — recall 61503

Reported risk: Health Canada has determined that these magnet sets may pose a danger to human health and safety because they contain small powerful magnets which can be easily swallowed or inhaled by children. Unlike other small objects that would be more likely to pass normally through the digestive system if swallowed, when more than one small powerful magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract one another while travelling through the digestive system. The magnets can then pinch together and create a blockage and slowly tear though the intestinal walls, causing perforations. The results of swallowing small powerful magnets can be very serious and life-threatening. Swallowing incidents have often resulted in considerable damage to the gastrointestinal tissues and required emergency surgical treatment. For survivors, there can be long-term health consequences. As of August 4, 2020 Showcase has received no reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products in Canada. Visit the Health Canada Advisory for related information on magnet sets.