Why are Bucky Balls a banned item?

barry4703 on 08/12/2012 - 18:22

I saw a greyed out deal for Bucky Balls and is says 'banned item' beside it. Why is this? I was going to buy this sort of thing as a xmas present and have been looking for a deal. Thanks

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  • ProspectiveDarkness on 08/12/2012 - 18:45

    I assume it falls under high powered magent?

  • Moderatorneil on 08/12/2012 - 19:26

    Yes, it is a high powered magnet thus banned (mostly) in Australia. It seems that they are being banned in the US as well.

  • alebox on 08/12/2012 - 20:14

    so dumb. I believe it's because some idiots decided swallowing them was a fun thing to do. Then the balls started getting attracted to eachother in the stomach and began ripping intestines apart.

    Lucky I got mine a few months ago! I think you might still be able to buy them in some hobby stores though.

    edit: a quick google shows some toddlers have eaten them. I should therefore relinquish my 'idiots' phrase and put 'irresponsible parents'

  • zfa on 08/12/2012 - 20:15

    Not just is it because they're a high-powered magnet, but can you imagine the damage such a magnet could do if ingested and then it comes into contact with another highly powered magnet be it outside or somewhere else inside your digestive tract? Mess your guts up real bad - instant emergency surgery required.

    Small risk, high impact. They're just not safe to have around really if they small enough to be easily eaten.

  • barry4703 on 09/12/2012 - 14:00

    Ahhh yep I see the danger now. Probably best I dont get them as gift. I will stick to high powered LED torches instead. Thanks

  • samfisher5986 on 09/12/2012 - 19:00

    I'm curious if you can still buy earth magnets on their own?

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