226pcs 5mm Magnetic Stones Toy Creativity Development DIY Magnetic Beads

Name of Product:

Magnetic Stones Toy Creativity Development DIY Magnetic Beads, 5mm (.2-inch)

Hazard:

The recalled 5mm magnetic ball sets violate the mandatory federal toy magnet regulation because they 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 to 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:

Refund

Recall Date:

March 07, 2024

Units:

About 650

Description:

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.

Remedy:

The recalled magnetic ball sets are dangerous and should not be used. Please keep them away from children and send them back to Joybuy Marketplace Express for a full refund. You will receive a pre-paid label to return them. Joybuy Marketplace Express will try to contact all the buyers directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

No incidents have been reported. However, according to CPSC estimates, about 2,400 cases of magnet ingestion required hospital emergency treatment from 2017 to 2021. CPSC also knows of seven fatalities related to swallowing hazardous magnets since 2005, two of which occurred outside the United States.

Sold At:

The product was only available on Walmart.com for $14 between August 2022 and April 2023.

Seller:

Shanghai Beiyong Trading Co., of China, through JD-E Commerce America Limited (dba Joybuy Marketplace Express), of Irvine, California

Manufactured In:

China

Recall number:

24-144

Source and more images: CPSC