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The Biggest Kids' and Baby Recalls: Make Sure None of These Products Are in Your Home!

Do you own any of these baby product recalls? Read on to learn how to get these hazards repaired or replaced -- so you can keep your baby safe (45 Photos)

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The Biggest Kids' and Baby Recalls: Make Sure None of These Products Are in Your Home!

Magnet Balls: The Original and Rainbow Bright

Recall date: January 31, 2013

Name of product: High Powered Magnet Balls sold exclusively on Amazon.com

The Hazard: When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.

Description: This recall involves all Magnet Balls® The Original and Rainbow Bright interactive magnet sets sold in a cylindrical silver tin. Each puzzle set contains 216 spherical high-powered magnets that are 5mm in diameter. The magnets were sold in silver and multi-color sets.

What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact SCS Direct for instructions on returning the product for a $20 store credit. You can also call SCS Direct; toll-free at (888) 749-1387, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.