FidgetThings

Overview

FidgetThings is a small-scale manufacturer of fidget tools based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in custom machined metal fidget devices sold primarily online via its website and Etsy. It operates as a one-person business where the owner handles design, machining, finishing, packing, and shipping of all items. The brand faced a product recall in 2025 for magnetic fidget toys due to ingestion risks, affecting a limited number of units.

History

FidgetThings operates as a solo venture run by an individual in Las Vegas, Nevada, with products sold online from at least October 2022. In early 2025, the company recalled its Chill Pill Magnetic Haptic Fidget Toys Red Bumpy model due to violations of federal safety standards for magnets in children's products, impacting about 112 units in the US and 3 in Canada. The business continues to offer new fidget tools as of 2026.

Product Lines

Manufacturing

All products are designed, machined, finished, packed, and shipped by the owner in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Items are manufactured in the United States.⁵⁸

Notable Products

• Chill Pill Magnetic Haptic Fidget Toys Red Bumpy - Magnetic pill-shaped toy with interchangeable bumpy red and white halves, recalled for ingestion hazard.
• FidgetThings Switch - Titanium - 5-axis machined titanium body holding a customizable keyboard key switch and cap.
• Switch Fidget - Metal fidget incorporating a single mechanical keyboard switch for clicking.

Reputation

FidgetThings is perceived as a niche, handmade brand appealing to fidget enthusiasts seeking custom metal tools, with operations highlighting personal craftsmanship. It faced criticism following the 2025 recall of magnetic products for safety violations, raising concerns over compliance with children's product regulations. The small scale limits broader professional recognition, though direct customer contact via email supports issue resolution.