As I understand it, the CPSC restriction is on the packaging and marketing of the magnets as toys and entertainment devices. You weren't prohibited from owning small magnets.

Am I misunderstanding? It's been awhile since I read any of the primary source documentation on this stuff.

What are they then? Seriously. What is it, if it is not a toy? Sure it’s has this patina of being for adults, but that doesn’t make it a toy. In fact, aren’t these and other little magnetic sculptures marketed as “desk toys”?

Small magnets that are not toys are bought through industrial supply houses and such, not websites advertising them with bullshit copy like "Zen Magnets are fun to play with, deeply addictive, and go well with deep breaths. "

Hint: advertising magnets that are "fun to play with" is advertising them as toys.