High-Powered Magnetic Balls Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Walmart.com through Joybuy
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2023-12-28 · 24071
Hazards
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 po
Recall
Number
24071
Date
2023-12-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Exclusively online at Walmart.com from February 2022 through April 2023 for between $14 and $15.
Distributor(s)
Shanghai Yanlei Network Technology Co. Ltd., of China, through JD E Commerce America Limited (dba Joybuy), of Irvine, California
Country of manufacture
China
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.