High-Powered Magnetic Balls Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Walmart.com through Joybuy
Recall 24071 · Dec 28, 2023 · Shanghai Yanlei Network Technology Co. Ltd.
4,240
units affected
4,240
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24071
- Date
- Dec 28, 2023
- Company
- Shanghai Yanlei Network Technology Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 4,240
- Product
- Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
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 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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Exclusively online at Walmart.com from February 2022 through April 2023 for between $14 and $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled relax 5mm science kit, large hematite magnets magnetic stones building blocks?
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.
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.