"Warning: Deadly Toy Magnets and Ingestion Hazards Spark Safety Concerns"
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning regarding Doraemon's magnetic ball sets, urging people to stop using them immediately. The hazardous magnets in the sets have resulted in seven deaths from ingestion. The CPSC found that the magnets were smaller and stronger than allowed under federal toy regulations. Over 2,400 magnet ingestions have been treated in hospitals from 2017 to 2021. Doraemon has been issued a notice of violation, but the seller has not agreed to recall the product or provide a solution to consumers.
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