Walmart is recalling its proprietary magnetic ball toys linked to seven fatal accidents, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Here’s what you need to return to get a refund:
Products affected by the recall include the Relax 5mm Science Kit with Large Hematite Magnetic Stone Building Blocks.
Swallowing these magnets can cause gastrointestinal harm and even death.
Although there have been no reported incidents related to this particular product, Walmart has reported that 2,400 cases of magnetic ingestion were treated in U.S. hospitals from 2017 to 2021, seven of which resulted in death. voluntarily recalled the product.2 people died outside the US
Walmart.com sold the kits online from February 2022 to April 2023. The kit contains 216 multicolored balls in a clear plastic case, comes with an easy-to-carry tin box and black storage bag, and retailed for $14 to $15.
Walmart is asking people to stop using the product and contact toy maker Joybuy to obtain a prepaid label to return the product for a full refund.
For more information, contact Joybuy Marketplace Express at 302-426-4543, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time. You can also contact the manufacturer via email at oversea-service@jd.com or online at https://www.walmart.com/seller/16214 for more information.
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