In short, the CPSC banned the magnets because they posed a serious risk of intestinal damage if swallowed. The ban resulted in lengthy court proceedings in which Zen Magnets owner Shihan Qu fought the CPSC to retract the magnet ban.
Last week, according to The Denver Post, a judge overturned the CPSC's ban on the company's magnets. Yesterday, however, U.S. district court judge Christine M. Arguello penalized the company with a $5.5 million penalty for selling the magnets after the recall. Due to Zen Magnets' current financial status, the fine was reduced to $10,000.
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