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Daoen Recalls Zen Magnetic Promotional Ball Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury o Recall 2026

Issued May 28, 2026

Daoen Recalls Zen Magnetic Promotional Ball Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys — recalled per CPSC on 5/28/2026. Reason: The recalled magnetic balls violate the mandatory standard for toys because they are loose high-powered magnets, posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death..

Daoen Recalls Zen Magnetic Promotional Ball Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys
Issuing agency
CPSC
Issued
May 28, 2026
States affected
1

What to do right now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.

  2. 2

    Verify the match

    Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.

  3. 3

    Return or dispose

    Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Summary of the official CPSC notice issued May 28, 2026. Last synced May 29, 2026. View on cpsc.gov

What's recalled

This recall involves Zen-branded magnetic balls. The fidget toy sets consist of four textured, silicone silver, light brown, tan and bronze magnetic balls. Each ball measures about 1.24 inches in diameter. The ball sets come in a round, zippered case with or without a white Gordon Sinclair logo printed on them.

Why it was recalled

The recalled magnetic balls violate the mandatory standard for toys because they are loose high-powered magnets, posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death.

Where was it sold
1 state
nationwide
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Frequently asked questions

How do I find the lot number on the product?

The recall notice does not specify lot numbers for the Zen Magnetic Promotional Ball Sets. These are loose high-powered magnetic balls that violate federal toy safety standards. If you have magnetic ball sets from Daoen, they are likely part of this recall regardless of lot number. Check the CPSC recall notice for product images and descriptions to confirm whether your magnetic balls match the recalled items.

How do I find the lot number on the product?

The recall notice does not specify lot numbers for the Zen Magnetic Promotional Ball Sets. These are loose high-powered magnetic balls that violate the mandatory toy safety standard. If you have Zen Magnetic Ball Sets from Daoen, they are likely part of this recall regardless of lot number. Check the official CPSC recall notice for product images and descriptions to confirm whether your magnetic balls match the recalled items.

How do I find the lot number on the product?

The recall notice does not specify lot numbers for the Zen Magnetic Promotional Ball Sets. These are loose high-powered magnetic balls that violate the mandatory toy safety standard. If you have Zen Magnetic Ball Sets from Daoen, they are part of this recall regardless of lot number. Check the CPSC recall notice for product images and descriptions to confirm if your magnetic balls match the recalled items.