CPSC Sues Buckyballs, Seeks Ban and Refunds for Products
According to the filing (PDF), the Buckyballs and Buckycubes products "contain a defect in the design, packaging, warnings, and instructions, which pose a substantial risk of injury to the public." The commission reports that dozens of young children and teenagers have accidentally swallowed the small, high-powered magnets, which become attached inside the body and can result in holes in the intestines and blood poisoning, and can potentially be fatal. Several retailers, including Amazon and Urban Outfitters, have voluntary stopped selling the products, and eBay has taken steps to remove listings of the items.
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