While genuine Buckyballs by Maxfield & Oberton products still exist with many consumers, a search for 'Buckyballs' these days turns up a plethora of imitators taking advantage of the unprotected 'Buckyballs' trademark.
Why did buckyballs get discontinued?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the toys, which we noted were tiny rare earth magnets that were good for play but bad for a snack, because a few overzealous children swallowed one or two and found themselves in gastrointestinal distress.Jul 6, 2018
Where can you find buckyballs?
Buckyballs have since been found in meteorites, Earth rocks, and candle soot. Nanotechnologists have stretched them into strong, light carbon nanotubes used in bike frames and tennis rackets.
What happened Buckyballs?
Maxfield & Oberton, the original Buckyballs company, was brought to an end in May 2014, upon the settlement of unprecedented proceedings brought forth from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Those who have been with us since 2009 probably remember some drama that went down between Buckyballs and Zen.
Are Buckyballs legal?
Last summer, the American Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the sale of Buckyballs, powerful little "rare earth" magnets sold as toys and desktop accessories.
Are Buckyballs illegal in Canada?
OTTAWA -- Health Canada is planning to follow the lead of the United States and ban the sale of small, powerful magnets which can cause serious internal problems if swallowed by children.
Are Buckyballs illegal in Australia?
The Federal Government has announced a permanent ban on small, high-powered magnets used in certain novelty items marketed to adults. The magnets cannot be sold or made available for sale. The banned products include: BuckyBalls.
Are magnetic balls illegal in Canada?
The Department issued a notice to industry in 2013 stating that certain novelty magnet sets, often marketed as desk toys for adults, are considered a danger to human health or safety and therefore their sale in Canada is prohibited under the authority of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.Nov 3, 2017
Where do buckyballs come from?
Bernal and his team created a simulation in the lab, which revealed these space buckyballs likely originate from silicone carbide, or the stellar dust made up of carbon and silicone that is left behind by a dying star.