CPSC Warns Consumers: Vndueey Magnet Men Toy Sets Pose Deadly Swallowing Risk to Children

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an urgent nationwide warning about Vndueey Magnet Men Toy Sets after identifying severe safety violations and potential for deadly injuries. Sold online for nearly two years, these small, brightly colored toys contain high-powered magnets that can separate and be swallowed by children. The magnets are significantly stronger than allowed under federal safety standards, posing a grave threat to any child who ingests them.

According to the CPSC, the toys violate mandatory safety standards that regulate the strength and size of magnets in children’s products. The manufacturer, Shanghai Zhidi Network Technology Co., Ltd., operating under the brand name Vndueey, has refused to issue a recall or provide remedies to consumers. The agency’s rare “Stop Use Immediately” directive underscores the seriousness of the hazard.

What the CPSC Found

The CPSC’s October 9, 2025, safety warning details how the Vndueey Magnet Men Toy Sets fail to meet U.S. safety requirements. The toy figures, which come in ten-piece sets shaped like flexible stick people, contain magnets in their hands and feet. These magnets are not only small enough to fit within the agency’s “small parts cylinder” (used to measure choking hazards) but are also more powerful than permitted under federal law.

When two or more magnets are swallowed, even at different times, they can attract to one another across internal tissue, leading to catastrophic injuries. The magnets can twist intestines, create perforations, cause infections, lead to blood poisoning (sepsis), and even result in death.

The CPSC reports that the toy sets were sold on Amazon from October 2023 through August 2025 for about $25. Because the manufacturer has not cooperated with a voluntary recall, the CPSC is urging consumers to immediately stop using the toys, remove them from their homes, and dispose of them safely.

Why Magnet Toys Are So Dangerous

Magnets are not inherently harmful when used safely, but high-powered rare-earth magnets can be deadly when ingested. The magnetic force in these toys can reach levels hundreds of times stronger than the threshold allowed by U.S. law. Once swallowed, even a single magnet can attach to metal or another magnet inside the body, compressing tissue and cutting off blood supply.

The CPSC has investigated hundreds of incidents involving magnetic toys in recent years. Many of these cases required emergency surgeries to remove magnets and repair internal organs. Tragically, several children have died from related complications.

Children are drawn to these toys because of their bright colors and tactile flexibility. However, the small detachable magnets in the hands and feet make them particularly hazardous for toddlers and young children who explore the world by placing objects in their mouths.

The Federal Response and Manufacturer’s Refusal

The CPSC issued a Notice of Violation to the Chinese manufacturer Shanghai Zhidi Network Technology Co., Ltd. The company, however, has refused to comply with the recall, provide replacement products, or offer refunds.

This lack of cooperation leaves U.S. consumers vulnerable. Without an official recall, many families may not even realize the toy sitting in their child’s playroom could cause life-threatening internal damage. The CPSC’s warning also emphasizes that these toys were sold online under multiple listings, raising concerns that identical or rebranded versions may still be available on third-party marketplaces.

Consumers are urged not to give away or resell these toys and to report any incidents or injuries at www.SaferProducts.gov.

How Parents Can Identify the Hazardous Product

The Vndueey Magnet Men Toy Sets can be recognized by their:

  • Ten-piece sets of flexible person-shaped figures.
  • Colors include red, orange, pink, yellow, blue, green, and transparent.
  • Magnets are located in the hands and feet of each figure.
  • Clear plastic packaging is usually shipped by online retailers such as Amazon.

If you purchased these toys online between October 2023 and August 2025, assume the product is part of the affected batch. Because no recall remedy exists, the safest action is immediate disposal.

The Legal Implications for Consumers

Parents whose children were injured by these toys may have legal grounds to pursue compensation under product liability law. In the United States, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers can be held responsible for selling products that are unreasonably dangerous or that violate federal safety standards.

Legal claims in such cases may include:

  • Product Liability – for selling defective or unsafe toys.
  • Negligence – for failing to test or label the product properly.
  • Wrongful Death – when injuries result in a child’s death.

Victims and families may seek damages for medical bills, surgeries, pain and suffering, long-term disabilities, or loss of life. Because the manufacturer has not offered a recall, pursuing compensation through legal channels may be the only recourse for affected families.

How Parker Waichman LLP Can Help

Handling a case involving unsafe children’s products requires deep knowledge of federal safety regulations and international manufacturing standards. A national law firm like Parker Waichman LLP has the resources and legal reach to investigate global manufacturers, coordinate with federal agencies, and pursue justice on behalf of families nationwide.

Our firm has represented thousands of clients in defective product and child injury lawsuits, helping them recover compensation for injuries caused by negligent manufacturers and unsafe imports. If your child was injured after playing with a magnetic toy, you do not have to face the aftermath alone.

FAQs About Vndueey Magnet Men Toy Lawsuits

  1. What is the CPSC warning about the Magnet Men Toy Sets?The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned that Vndueey Magnet Men Toy Sets contain small, high-powered magnets that can cause severe internal injuries or death if swallowed. These toys violate federal magnet safety standards.
  2. Why is ingestion of magnets so dangerous?  When swallowed, strong magnets can attract to one another through the intestinal walls, leading to perforations, blockages, infections, and potentially fatal complications.
  3. What should I do if I have this toy in my home?  Immediately remove the toy from children, seal it in a plastic bag, and dispose of it. Do not attempt to sell or donate it.
  4. Has the manufacturer recalled the toy?  No. Shanghai Zhidi Network Technology Co., Ltd., the manufacturer, has refused to recall the product or offer refunds.
  5. Where were these toys sold?  They were primarily sold online through Amazon and possibly other e-commerce websites between October 2023 and August 2025.
  6. Can I sue if my child was injured by this toy?  Yes. Families may pursue compensation through a product liability or wrongful death lawsuit. These claims can hold manufacturers and sellers accountable for failing to meet U.S. safety standards.
  7. What compensation might be available?  Victims could recover damages for hospital expenses, surgery, long-term care, lost income, emotional distress, and other losses related to the injury.
  8. How can I report an injury or unsafe product?  You can file a report with the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and contact a national law firm such as Parker Waichman LLP to explore your legal rights.

Contact Parker Waichman LLP For A Free Case Review

If your child suffered injuries after swallowing magnets from Vndueey Magnet Men Toy Sets or any magnetic toy, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Parker Waichman LLP is a national law firm committed to protecting families against unsafe and defective products.

Call 1-800-YOUR-LAWYER (1-800-968-7529) today for a free consultation. Our attorneys will review your case, explain your rights, and pursue the justice and compensation your family deserves. Regardless of your location or where your injury occurred, our nationwide product injury law firm is ready to assist you.

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