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consumer-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Warning: Deadly Toy Magnets and Ingestion Hazards Spark Safety Concerns"

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning regarding Chinese seller Doraemon's magnetic ball sets, which have resulted in seven deaths due to ingestion. The magnets in the Doraemon Dovfun Suit Magnetic Ball Sets were found to be smaller and stronger than allowed under federal toy regulations. The CPSC has treated approximately 2,400 magnet ingestions in emergency departments between 2017 and 2021. Despite being issued a notice of violation, Doraemon has not agreed to recall the magnetic ball sets or provide a solution to consumers.

via Reuters|

#consumer-protection #consumer-safety #doraemon

consumer-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Warning: Deadly Toy Magnets and Ingestion Hazards Spark Safety Concerns"

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.

via Yahoo Finance|

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health-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

Pediatricians Advocate for Urgent Measures to Prevent Child Injuries from Everyday Objects

Despite efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of toy magnets, the number of children requiring emergency surgery due to magnet ingestion remains high. Research suggests that the only effective way to prevent these incidents is to completely restrict children's access to high-powered magnets. Even with adult supervision and knowledge of the risks, children continue to swallow or insert magnets, leading to serious internal injuries. Age restrictions, warning labels, and product recalls have not been sufficient in reducing these incidents. The study also found that children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds were more likely to experience magnet injuries, although cases from lower socioeconomic backgrounds tended to be more severe.

via ScienceAlert|

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