High-Powered Magnetic Balls Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Walmart.com through Joybuy
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-12-28). Hazards: ingestion, chemical. About 4,240 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24071 |
| Published | 2023-12-28 |
| Last updated | 2023-12-28 |
| Products | Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks |
| Firms | Shanghai Yanlei Network Technology Co. Ltd., of China, through JD E Commerce America Limited (dba Joybuy), of Irvine, California (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,240 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Exclusively online at Walmart.com from February 2022 through April 2023 for between $14 and $15. |
Description
This recall involves 5mm magnetic balls which are small, spherical, loose and separable neodymium rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux. The 5mm diameter magnets are sold in a set of 216 multi-colored magnetic balls. The recalled Relax Magnetic Balls were sold encased in a clear, plastic case and a portable, tin storage box. The set includes a black storage bag.
Hazard
The recalled 5mm magnetic ball sets do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory federal magnet regulation because the sets contain one or more magnets that fit within CPSC's small parts cylinder, and the magnets are stronger than permitted. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning, and death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic balls immediately, take them away from children and contact Joybuy to receive a pre-paid label to return the recalled products for a full refund. Joybuy is notifying all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported. CPSC estimates 2,400 magnet ingestions were treated in hospital emergency departments from 2017 through 2021. CPSC is aware of seven deaths involving the ingestion of hazardous magnets, including two outside of the United States.
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