High-Powered Magnetic Ball Sets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets; Sold Exclusively on Walmart.com through Joybuy
Recall 24144 · Mar 7, 2024 · Shanghai Beiyong Trading Co.
650
units affected
650
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24144
- Date
- Mar 7, 2024
- Company
- Shanghai Beiyong Trading Co.
- Units affected
- 650
- Product
- Magnetic Stones Toy Creativity Development DIY Magnetic Beads, 5mm (.2 inch)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves 5mm (.2 inch) 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 226 multi-colored magnetic balls encased in a clear, plastic case and a portable, tin storage box. The set includes a black storage bag.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic ball sets immediately, take them away from children, and contact Joybuy Marketplace Express to receive a pre-paid label to return them for a full refund. Joybuy Marketplace Express is notifying all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Exclusively online at Walmart.com from August 2022 through April 2023 for about $14.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled magnetic stones toy creativity development diy magnetic beads, 5mm (.2 inch)?
Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic ball sets immediately, take them away from children, and contact Joybuy Marketplace Express to receive a pre-paid label to return them for a full refund. Joybuy Marketplace Express is notifying all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.