Maitys Drinkware Charms Recall Over Magnet Ingestion Hazard
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Maitys is recalling about 16,400 sets of magnetic drinkware charms sold on Amazon due to a risk of serious injury or death from magnet ingestion, as they violate mandatory safety standards.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
This recall involves Maitys' drinkware charms with magnetic backings, which violate the mandatory standard for magnets. The charms pose an ingestion hazard to children, as swallowed magnets can attract each other and cause perforations, twisting, blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning, or death.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are Maitys Drinkware Charms, sold in sets of 400 multicolored charms. About 16,400 units were sold online at Amazon.com from October 2022 through January 2026 for about $8. No model numbers or UPCs are specified.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drinkware charms, take them away from children, and contact Maitys for a full refund. Dispose of the charms and send a photo of the disposed product to maituus@outlook.com.
Why This Matters
This recall underscores the serious risks associated with high-powered magnets in consumer products, which can lead to severe injuries or death if ingested, highlighting the need for compliance with safety standards to protect public health.
Source
Information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). For more details, visit: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Magnetic-Drinkware-Charms-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Magnet-Ingestion-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Magnets-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Maitys
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