Be Child Safe

Author: Marianne Halterman

  • CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Mamibaby, Yoocaa, DHZJM, Cosy Nation & Hyhuudth Loungers Manufactured by Ningbo Tree Nest Children Products Due to Suffocation, Fall & Entrapment Hazards; Violations of Regulations; 5 Infant Deaths Reported

    Release Date: August 15, 2024

    Release Number: 24-338

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of Mamibaby, Yoocaa, DHZJM, Cosy Nation and Hyhuudth loungers because they were advertised as sleep products but create an unsafe sleep environment posing risks of suffocation, entrapment and falls for infants and the manufacturer has not agreed to conduct a recall.

    CPSC is aware of a total of five infant deaths reported as occurring in Mamibaby, Yoocaa and DHZJM-branded baby loungers.

    1. Mamibaby: Two infants aged 10-days and five-months old died in 2020 and 2021 in Mamibaby-branded baby loungers when the products were used for bedsharing.
    2. Yoocaa: Two infant deaths were reportedly associated with Yoocaa-branded baby loungers including one in 2021 involving a three-month-old who was reportedly placed in a Yoocaa-branded baby lounger on top of an adult bed and then found fatally entrapped between the adult bed and the bedroom wall. The other death occurred in 2022, involving a four-month-old who was reportedly found unresponsive after being placed to sleep in a Yoocaa-branded baby lounger with a blanket.
    3. DHZJM: The fifth infant death occurred in 2020 in a DHZJM-branded baby lounger involving a four-month-old who was reportedly found unresponsive and face down on a blanket that was placed on top of the lounger. This death was previously reported in a CPSC warning on June 6, 2024.  

    The Mamibaby, Yoocaa, DHZJM and Cosy Nation baby loungers evaluated by CPSC violate the federal safety regulations for Infant Sleep Products because the sides are too low to contain the infant; the sleeping pad is too thick, posing a suffocation hazard; and an infant could fall out of an enclosed opening at the foot of the lounger or become entrapped. All five brands of baby loungers do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard if used on elevated surfaces. These violations create an unsafe sleeping environment for infants.

    Ningbo Tree Nest Children Products CO., Ltd., of China, is identified as the manufacturer on the Yoocaa, DHZJM, and Hyhuudth loungers, and is reported to be the manufacturer of the Mamibaby and Cosy Nation branded loungers sold on Amazon.com.

    At this time, the manufacturer has not agreed to recall the following violative products:  Mamibaby-branded baby loungers were sold online at Walmart.com from March 2023 through December 2023 for about $43. Mamibaby-branded and Cosy Nation-branded baby loungers were sold online at Amazon.com from June 2023 through June 2024 for between $31 and $50. Yoocaa-branded baby loungers were sold online at Amazon.com from January 2021 through June 2023 for between $20 and $87. DHZJM-branded loungers were sold online at Amazon.com from April 2019 through November 2023 for between $17 and $49. Hyhuudth-branded baby loungers were sold online at Amazon.com from May 2023 through August 2024 for between $39 and $46.

    However, two third-party sellers of these products agreed to recall the particular products they sold.  Specifically, Hangzhoumeixiajianzhushejiyouxiangongs, of China, doing business as MEIXIA Shop and Softbless recalled [LINK] the Mamibaby and Cosy Nation-branded baby loungers sold on Amazon.com. He Nan Ji Bu Gong Yi Pin You Xian Gong Si, of China, doing business as Yoocaa Direct recalled the Yoocca-branded lounger on November 2, 2023. It appears these two third-party sellers did not sell the branded baby loungers at the time of the infant deaths and/or did not sell the styles and printed fabric options involved in the infant deaths.

    The Mamibaby, Yoocaa, DHZJM, Cosy Nation and Hyhuudth-branded baby loungers were sold in multiple styles and printed fabric options by various third-party sellers and on other websites.

    All five brands of baby loungers included tags sewn inside the lounger covers which state in part, “SLEEPING SET.” Most Mamibaby, DHZJM, Cosy Nation and Hyhuudth baby loungers evaluated by CPSC also included a tag sewn onto the exterior of the lounger cover with the applicable brand name. CPSC is also aware of some units sold without a sewn-on brand tag. DHZJM and Hyhuudth baby loungers also include a manufacturer tag sewn inside the lounger cover stating “Ningbo Tree Nest Children Products CO. ltd.” Yoocaa baby loungers evaluated by CPSC did not include on-product brand name labels but did identify the manufacturer “Ningbo Tree Nest Children Products Ltd” on the packaging.

    CPSC urges consumers to stop using and destroy Mamibaby, Yoocaa, DHZJM, Cosy Nation, and Hyhuudth baby loungers immediately and seek a recall remedy if available. Do not sell or give away these hazardous baby loungers. To destroy the product, remove the fabric cover, cut-up the lounger cover and interior sleeping pad, and then dispose of the pieces in the trash or textile recycling in accordance with local garbage collection policies.

    Although the Infant Sleep Products regulation is applicable to products manufactured on or after June 23, 2022, these loungers do not have a required date of manufacture label on the product, and therefore, CPSC urges consumers to stop using all Mamibaby, Yoocaa, DHZJM, Cosy Nation and Hyhuudth baby loungers. Further, CPSC continues to advise firms to stop sale of non-compliant infant sleep products regardless of the date of manufacture.

    Parents and caregivers are reminded:

    • The best place for an infant to sleep is on a firm, flat surface in a crib, bassinet or play yard.
    • Use a fitted sheet only and never add blankets, pillows, padded crib bumpers, or other items to an infant’s sleeping environment.
    • Infants should always be placed to sleep on their back. Infants who fall asleep in an inclined or upright position should be moved to a safe sleep environment with a firm, flat surface such as a crib, bassinet or play yard.
    Baby Lounger

    Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.

    Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using DNYSYSJ & OUKANING Cradle Swings Due to Suffocation & Fall Hazards; Violations of Federal Regulations for Cradles and Infant Swings; Sold on Amazon.com by HangBao and Lushui; Risk of Death or Serious Injury

    Release Date: August 15, 2024

    Release Number: 24-336

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using DNYSYSJ and OUKANING cradle swings because they pose suffocation and fall hazards for infants.

    CPSC is aware of an infant’s death in 2021 reported as occurring in a cradle swing with a similar design, including a similar thick, segmented sleeping pad with an occupant restraint system. A three-month-old was sleeping in the cradle swing and then found unresponsive.

    The cradle swings violate the federal safety regulations for bassinets and cradles. The swings pose a suffocation risk due to the folds of the segmented sleeping pad, and due to the thickness of the sleeping pad. In addition, the swing poses a fall hazard because the sides are too low to contain the infant above the thick sleeping pad. Additionally, the occupant restraint system within the sleep area could restrict the infant’s movement, violating the federal safety regulations for infant swings as well as the federal safety regulations for bassinets and cradles. The DNYSYSJ cradle swings also violated other safety requirements for infant swings including unintentional folding.

    The CPSC issued Notices of Violation to the sellers, henanyaopushiyeyouxiangongsi, of China, doing business as HangBao and zhudongkun for the DNYSYSJ brand and Chengduzhishanditongshangmaoyouxiangongsi, of China, doing business as Lushui and Fuli for the OUKANING brand. They did not agree to recall these cradle swings or offer a remedy to consumers. In addition, the cradle swings were reportedly sold by several other sellers on Amazon.com, including KUMOYOU and JAJADAH for the DNYSYSJ brand and Yangjiafu and FUYINGHAO for the OUKANING brand. These cradle swings may have been sold on other websites as well.

    The DNYSYSJ cradle swings were sold online at Amazon.com from October 2021 through May 2024 for between $95 and $130. CPSC tested the pink cradle swings, and CPSC is aware the cradle swings were also sold on Amazon.com in blue, dark blue, gray and khaki. The cradle swings are powered using the included USB charging cord. They have a thick mattress with three segments and a combination waist and crotch restraint system. The cradle swings include a removable head pillow, a removable mesh and fabric canopy, two hanging toys, an attached tray and cupholder accessory, and a gray and white remote control. The brand name “DNYSYSJ” and seller name are not identified on the product.

    The OUKANING cradle swings were sold online at Amazon.com from October 2021 through February 2023 for between $80 and $145. CPSC tested the pink cradle swings, and CPSC is aware the cradle swings were also sold on Amazon.com in blue and khaki. The cradle swings are powered using AA batteries or the included USB charging cord. They have a thick mattress with three segments and a combination waist and crotch restraint system. The cradle swings include a removable head pillow, a removable mesh and fabric canopy, two hanging toys, and a white remote control. The brand name “OUKANING” and seller name are not identified on the product.

    CPSC urges consumers to stop using the cradle swings immediately and dispose of them. Do not sell or give away these hazardous cradle swings. To destroy the cradle swings, first disassemble the product. Cut-up the sleeping pad and fabric sides of cradle swing, and then dispose of the pieces. The remote contains a lithium coin battery which should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements. During disposal, keep the coin battery in the remote control away from children because the consequences of a child swallowing a battery can be immediate, devastating and deadly.

    Parents and caregivers are reminded: 

    • The best place for an infant to sleep is on a firm, flat surface in a crib, bassinet or play yard.
    • Use a fitted sheet only and never add blankets, pillows, padded crib bumpers, or other items to an infant’s sleeping environment.
    • Infants should always be placed to sleep on their back. Infants who fall asleep in an inclined or upright position should be moved to a safe sleep environment with a firm, flat surface such as a crib, bassinet or play yard.
    Cradle swing

    Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.

    Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • Back to School Safety

    Back to School Safety Communication Materials are available from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

    Across the country, many children are headed back to school, and regardless of how they get there, we want them to get there safely.

    Keep your community safe — use these resources to increase timely safety messaging across all platforms. 

    ⇨ School Bus Safety
    ⇨ Pedestrian Safety
    ⇨ Bicycle Safety
    ⇨ Car Seat and Seat Belt Safety

    On behalf of the NHTSA team, thanks for your proactive support of traffic safety.

  • RH Baby & Child Recalls Jeune French Contemporary Upholstered Panel Cribs Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: August 01, 2024

    Recall number: 24-331

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Jeune French Contemporary Upholstered Panel Cribs

    Hazard: The cylindrical metal inserts in the crib’s wooden frame can become loose and detach, posing a choking hazard.

    Remedy: Refund, Replace

    Consumer Contact: RH toll-free at 833-611-1775 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Saturday and Sunday, email at recall@rh.com, or online at https://rhbabyandchild.rh.com/us/en/customer-experience/safety-recalls or https://rhbabyandchild.rh.com/us/en/ and click on “Safety Recalls” at the bottom of the page.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/RH-Baby-Child-Recalls-Jeune-French-Contemporary-Upholstered-Panel-Cribs-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 480 (In addition, about 10 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves RH Baby & Child Jeune French Contemporary Upholstered Panel Cribs, with the following first six digits in the SKU number: 113210, 113313 and 113754. The wooden crib measures about 30 inches wide, 55 ½ inches long and 42 inches high, and were sold in brushed gray oak, brushed light oak, and brushed white oak finishes. The crib has upholstered end and lower panels and three adjustable mattress height settings, and can convert into a toddler bed. The SKU numbers are printed on the receipt, and on a label located on the inner-lower portion of the upholstered panel.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact RH to receive a full refund of the purchase price, or a new replacement crib with shipping at no charge. If no receipt is available, the consumer will receive a $1,260 cash refund, credit, or a new replacement crib with shipping at no charge. RH will provide free pickup of the recalled crib, and is contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of a metal insert loosening and detaching. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold At: RH Baby & Child stores, RH outlets nationwide, and online at https://rhbabyandchild.rh.com from January 2021 through March 2024 for between $600 and $2,900.

    Importer(s): RH US LLC, of Corte Madera, California

    Manufactured In: Vietnam

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  • Papablic Infant Swings Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard; Violations of Federal Regulations for Infant Sleep Products; Imported by Shenzhen Two Pony

    Recall Date: August 01, 2024

    Recall number: 24-325

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Papablic Archie Infant Swings

    Hazard: The swings pose a suffocation risk because they were marketed, intended, or designed for infant sleep, and they have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees in violation of the federal safety regulations for Infant Sleep Products and the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. The swings also violate other requirements for infant swings and the labeling requirements for Reese’s Law because the remote contains a button or coin-cell battery.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Shenzhen Two Pony at 855-214-2723 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info@papablic.com, or online at www.papablic.com/pages/recall-information or www.papablic.com and click on “Recall” at the top of the page.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Papablic-Infant-Swings-Recalled-Due-to-Suffocation-Hazard-Violations-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Infant-Sleep-Products-Imported-by-Shenzhen-Two-Pony

    Recall Details

    Units: About 2,700

    Description: This recall involves Papablic Archie Infant Swings with model number PAPABLIC61A and batch numbers PF2106C01 and PF2301C01. The label on the back of the swing identifies the product as “Archie Infant Swing” and includes model and batch information. The swings measure about 25 inches in length, 25 inches in width, and 25 inches in height. These swings are gray with three hanging plush toys, including a star, moon and a koala bear, and come with an electronic remote control.

    Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled swings immediately, and contact Shenzhen Two Pony for information on how to dispose of the products and submit proof of destruction to obtain a full refund. Shenzhen Two Pony and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Amazon.com and Papablic.com from July 2023 through April 2024 for about $150.

    Importer(s): Shenzhen Two Pony Tech Co. Ltd., of China

    Manufactured In: China

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  • Beberoad Love New Moon Travel Bassinets Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Infant Sleep Products; Sold by Beberoadlove

    Recall Date: August 01, 2024

    Recall number: 24-324

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Beberoad New Moon Travel Bassinets

    Hazard: The recalled bassinets violate federal safety regulations for Infant Sleep Products because they do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard if used on elevated surfaces.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Beberoadlove collect at 334-316-0066 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at service@beberoad.com, or online at https://beberoad.com/pages/new-moon-travel-bassinets-safety-recall or https://beberoad.com/ and click “NEWMOON TRAVEL BASSINET RECALL” at the top of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Beberoad-Love-New-Moon-Travel-Bassinets-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Infant-Sleep-Products-Sold-by-Beberoadlove

    Recall Details

    Units: About 1,940

    Description: This recall involves travel bassinets sold in dark gray, blue, light gray, pink, purple and sky blue. The bassinets fold open and closed, and have a mesh mosquito net that folds over the top. The model name “New Moon” is printed on the canopy, and the mattresses have a star pattern. The bassinets come with a bag with handles on the top. The brand “beberoad LOVE” is printed on the top of the bag.

    Only bassinets manufactured on or after June 23, 2022 are included in this recall. The model name, model number TB999-1, and manufacture date in DD/YYYY format are located on the bottom of the bassinet in a sewn-in tag.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bassinets and contact Beberoadlove for instructions on how to receive a full refund, and how to properly dispose of the product. Beberoadlove and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Online at beberoadbaby.com, Walmart.com, and Amazon.com from December 2023 through June 2024 for between $50 and $73.

    Importer(s): Zhongshanboshangkedianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, dba beberoadlove, of China

    Manufactured In: China

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  • Attom Tech Recalls LED Light-up Jelly Ring Toys Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Battery-Operated Toys; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

    Recall Date: August 01, 2024

    Recall number: 24-328

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: LED Light-up Jelly Ring Toys

    Hazard: The recalled light-up jelly ring toys violate the mandatory federal battery-operated toy regulation because the rings contain button cell batteries that fit within CPSC’s small parts cylinder, and can be easily accessed without requiring the use of a common household tool. When button cell batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death, posing an ingestion hazard to children.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Attom Tech at 800-252-8968 from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at Support@attomtech.com, or online at https://www.attomtech.com/pages/attom-tech-recall or www.attomtech.com and click “Recall” at the top of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Attom-Tech-Recalls-LED-Light-up-Jelly-Ring-Toys-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Battery-Operated-Toys-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com

    Recall Details

    Units: About 4,100

    Description: This recall involves LED light-up jelly rings with button cell batteries. The rings are sold in a pack of 30 pieces in a plastic bag with the “NiToy” logo on the label. The rings come in various shapes, sizes and colors. Each ring is individually wrapped in plastic.

    Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled light-up jelly ring toys immediately, take them away from children, and contact Attom Tech for instructions on how to properly dispose of the product and receive a full refund. Button cell batteries are hazardous. Consumers should take the batteries to a recycling facility, or to their local facility that specializes in collection and disposal of household hazardous waste. Amazon is notifying all known purchasers directly.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Exclusively online at Amazon.com from August 2021 through June 2024 for about $16.

    Seller: Attom Tech. LLC, of Houston, Texas

    Manufactured In: China

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  • Mattress Pads Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Violation of Federal Mattress Pad Flammability Regulation; Manufactured by Avocado Mattress

    Recall Date: August 01, 2024

    Recall number: 24-330

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Avocado Organic Cotton Mattress Pad Protectors

    Hazard: The recalled mattress pads violate the mandatory federal flammability regulation for mattress pads, posing a fire hazard.

    Remedy: Replace

    Consumer Contact: Avocado Mattress toll-free at 844-326-5009 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at safety@avocadomattress.com, or online at www.avocadogreenmattress.com/pages/recall or www.avocadogreenmattress.com and click “Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Mattress-Pads-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Mattress-Pad-Flammability-Regulation-Manufactured-by-Avocado-Mattress

    Recall Details

    Units: About 55,480

    Description: This recall involves Avocado-branded Organic Cotton Mattress Pad Protectors sold in sizes Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and California King. All sizes were sold in both a Standard Pocket and Deep Pocket version. The quilted, ivory-color mattress pads are made of cotton ticking and cotton fiber fill. Attached to the mattress pad is a law label listing “Model SFMPAVORG”, manufacturer name, date of delivery, date of manufacture, fiber content, and washing instructions.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mattress pads and contact Avocado Green Mattress to obtain a free replacement mattress pad, including shipping, at no charge. Consumers should cut the mattress pad in two, and write the date and initial the law label attached to the mattress pad. Then, consumers should upload photos of the cut mattress pad and dated and initialed law label to www.avocadogreenmattress.com/pages/recall.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Avocado stores nationwide and online at www.avocadogreenmattress.com from January 2019 through March 2024 for between $200 and $370.

    Manufacturer(s): Avocado Mattress LLC, of Mexico

    Importer(s): Avocado Mattress LLC (d/b/a Avocado Green Mattress), of Fullerton, California

    Manufactured In: Mexico

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  • CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using ZonLi Home Baby Loungers Due to Suffocation, Fall and Entrapment Hazards; Violations of Federal Safety Regulations for Infant Sleep Products; Sold on Amazon.com

    Release Date: July 25, 2024

    Release Number: 24-320

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of ZonLi Home Baby Loungers because they pose suffocation, fall and entrapment hazards for infants.

    The baby loungers violate federal safety regulations for Infant Sleep Productsbecause the sides are too low to contain the infant; the sleeping pad is too thick, posing a suffocation hazard; an infant could fall out of an enclosed opening at the foot of the lounger or become entrapped; and the loungers do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard if used on elevated surfaces. These violations create an unsafe sleeping environment for infants.

    The loungers were sold online at Amazon.com from December 2022 through February 2024 for between about $27 and $50. “ZONLI HOME” is printed on a tag sewn onto the interior of the lounger’s removable pink fabric cover. CPSC tested the pink baby lounger, and CPSC is aware ZonLi Home branded baby loungers were also sold on Amazon.com in additional fabric colors and prints including beige, mint green, natural and pink elephant.  

    CPSC issued a Notice of Violation to a seller of the ZonLi Home Baby Lounger, Jiujiangsanyinglaowufuwuyouxiangongsi, of China, doing business as Sarah-Home and Kuang JinLong, but the firm has not agreed to recall these loungers or offer a remedy to consumers. In addition, ZonLi Home baby loungers were sold by several other sellers on Amazon.com, including Thirdream, qinghua che doing business as ZONLI HOME, yongxiang wang doing business as ZoniLi Home, Viki Direct, and AmazingDealz1.

    CPSC urges consumers to stop using and destroy all ZonLi Home baby loungers immediately.  To destroy the product, first remove the fabric cover. Cut-up the lounger cover and interior sleeping pad, and then dispose of the pieces in the trash or textile recycling, in accordance with local garbage collection policies.

    Although the Infant Sleep Products regulation is applicable to products manufactured on or after June 23, 2022, these loungers do not have a required date of manufacture labeled on the product or packaging, and therefore, CPSC urges consumers to stop using all ZonLi Home baby loungers. Further, CPSC continues to advise firms to stop sale of non-compliant infant sleep products regardless of the date of manufacture.

    Parents and caregivers are reminded:

    • The best place for an infant to sleep is on a firm, flat surface in a crib, bassinet or play yard.
    • Use a fitted sheet only and never add blankets, pillows, padded crib bumpers, or other items to an infant’s sleeping environment.
    • Infants should always be placed to sleep on their back. Infants who fall asleep in an inclined or upright position should be moved to a safe sleep environment with a firm, flat surface such as a crib, bassinet or play yard.

    Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.

    Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using High-Powered Magnetic Ball Sets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets; Sold by Dongguan Qihangren Trade

    Release Date: July 18, 2024

    Release Number: 24-306

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of magnetic ball sets sold by Dongguan Qihangren Trade because the loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested by children.

    CPSC testing determined the magnets do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory federal regulation for magnet toys because they contain one or more strong magnets that fit within CPSC’s small parts cylinder.

    When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to 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. 

    CPSC estimates 2,400 magnet ingestions were treated in hospital emergency departments annually from 2017 through 2021. CPSC is aware of eight deaths since 2005 involving the ingestion of hazardous magnets, including two outside of the United States.

    CPSC issued a Notice of Violation to the seller, Dongguan Qihangren Trade Co. Ltd., of China, but the firm has not agreed to an acceptable recall or offer a remedy to consumers. The 216-Piece magnetic ball sets were sold online at www.us.shein.com for about $9. 

    The sets of silver magnetic balls were sold in the form of a cube. The sets were sold encased in a clear plastic case and a portable tin storage box.  

    CPSC urges consumers to stop using the Magnetic Ball Sets immediately, take them away from children, and dispose of them. 

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2024/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-High-Powered-Magnetic-Ball-Sets-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard-Violation-of-the-Federal-Safety-Regulation-for-Toy-Magnet-Sets-Sold-by-Dongguan-Qihangren-Trade

    Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.

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