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Derk (L4 Interested Member) - 9 months ago
Here's a better reason not to buy these: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_LPhHbMN4U
Seriously, watch the video and see how much of a scumbag company Buckyballs is. The voicemail the guy in charge sends is ridiculous.
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Guest - 9 months ago
This 'recall' is a total sham and infringement on my rights to buy the products I want. While we're at it we might as well recall marbles, ball bearings, and any other small objects children may potentially at some point in there life attempt to swallow.
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bakntime (L5 Interested Member) - 9 months ago
Guest: Could you explain how/why they are environmentally damaging?
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bakntime (L5 Interested Member) - 9 months ago
They aren't a risk to public health, they're a risk to idiots who swallow things they shouldn't. Morons.
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Guest - 9 months ago
Keep in mind that producing the magnets used in these is one of the most environmentally damaging processes in manufacturing.
Are rare earth magnets really worth using as cubicle toys?
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Guest - 9 months ago
Get 'em before The Man says you can't buy them anymore
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Guest - 9 months ago
Complaint filed against BuckyBalls, retailers pull products
According to this news release, a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has filed an administrative complaint against Maxfield & Oberton Holdings, LLC, the makers of Buckyballs and Buckycubes, because the products purportedly are a risk to public health. The risk is due to a number of children and teenagers that have accidentally swallowed or inhaled the tiny magnetic balls and resulted in surgery for removal. The complaint seeks an order that the firm stops selling Buckyballs and Buckycubes, notifies the public of the defect, and offers consumers a full refund. Maxfield & Oberton has 20 days to file a legal response. The case will be heard by a federal administrative law judge. In the meantime, some retailers like Amazon, Brookstone, and Urban Outfitters, have agreed to stop selling these and similar products at CPSC's request. Groupon is also issuing refunds to those that ordered the products through its offer last week.
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Buckyballs is offering Buckeyballs, Buckeycubes, or Buckeybars from $14 shipped.
