US Agency Recalls China-Made Magnetic Ball Kits Sold At Walmart

A federal agency has issued a recall for China-made magnetic ball kits sold at Walmart.com due to potential hazards associated with powerful magnetic balls, as reported by the Associated Press.

The product, known as the Relax 5mm Science Kit, contains 216 small, multicolored magnetic balls with a strong magnetic flux. I Photo: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Facebook

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stated that the magnetic balls, 5 millimeters in diameter, exceed federal standards for magnetic strength and could pose a hazard if swallowed by children.

The product, known as the Relax 5mm Science Kit, contains 216 small, multicolored magnetic balls with a strong magnetic flux.

The CPSC highlighted the risk of ingested magnets clumping together to cause blockages or perforations in the digestive system, potentially leading to severe complications or death.

The kits were sold on Walmart.com by Joybuy Marketplace Express, a unit of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, and have been removed from the website.

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