High-Powered Magnetic Balls Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Walmart.com through Joybuy

This recall was issued December 28, 2023.

Company: Shanghai Yanlei Network Technology Co. Ltd., Of China, Through Jd E Commerce America Limited (Dba Joybuy), Of Irvine, California
Posted: December 28, 2023
Recall Number: 24071
Quantity: About 4,240
Official Source: View on CPSC website ↗

Reason for Recall

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 poisoning, and death.

Action Taken

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.

Product Images

Recalled Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks

Incidents & Injuries

None reported. CPSC estimates 2,400 magnet ingestions were treated in hospital emergency departments from 2017 through 2021. CPSC is aware of seven deaths involving the ingestion of hazardous magnets, including two outside of the United States.