From Dow Jones & Company:

Thousands of high-powered magnetic balls sold exclusively at Walmart.com are being recalled due to potential ingestion hazards. The product, the “Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks,” contains 216 small magnetic balls in a clear plastic case with a portable tin storage box. The CPSC warns that the magnets are too strong and too small to be safe, especially for children. Although there have been no reported incidents or injuries involving these magnets, the CPSC estimates 2,400 cases of magnet ingestion were treated in hospital emergency departments between 2017 and 2021, with at least seven deaths being reported due to ingestion of hazardous magnets. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled magnetic balls immediately and to “take them away from children.” They can contact Joybuy for a prepaid mailing label to return the product for a full refund.



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