They pull together inside the body like they do in the balloons and if they pull together and there's tissue, whether it's your intestines, your nose, your sinuses between them, it cuts off blood supply, and it's kind of like a hose getting kinked in an artery, so the blood can't flow through anymore.

She continued, "They're very easy for a small child to ingest or to put in their nose or their ears or something like that, where they could be a problem. Consumers, local authority trading standards services and businesses are asked to be alert to the potential dangers of accessible magnets in reusable water balloons and take action, where appropriate, as advised below. You can use the below poster and Twitter asset to raise awareness about magnetic reusable water balloons safety. Compared with the most disposable water ballons, our reusable water balloons do not need to fill water with a splashing faucet and skip the tying and early blasting hassle.

Whether a freak accident or a toy malfunction, Whitty’s testimony will hopefully shed light on a risk that many parents may not have thought about concerning such a popular and hot toy right now. OPSS is aware that some magnetic reusable water balloons being sold are unsafe, as they contain accessible magnets with a magnetic flux index that exceeds the acceptable level for this type of product. I had heard great things about them (environmentally friendly, mess-proof, easy for kids to refill), but now, I’m second guessing that decision after one mom’s horrifying testimony wound up shared in my local mom Facebook group.

Martin recommends parents and adults watch out for magnets in toys and small products around children, and to make sure magnets are secured. Whitty shared that Leah is home now and doing great though they’re all still “trying to wrap our head around” what happened. There are 16 small yet powerful magnets in each balloon that allows it to seal tightly and retain water. Die wiederverwendbaren Wasserbomben sind eine witzige Idee, allerdings in der Handhabung etwas umständlich. Magnets have an obvious attraction to each other and they honestly don't care what is in between them when they're being attracted to each other," Dr.It's a seemingly great alternative to potentially dangerous and environmentally unfriendly disposable water balloons that also do a number of your fingers as you tie them closed again and again. When the balloons are filled with water, the magnets swiftly and securely snap into place, creating a reliable seal. Whitty, a mom of five, said she picked up Leah from the friend's house and took her to a local children's hospital, where she said doctors and nurses were at first "baffled" by what was wrong.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Much better than traditional kids water balloons, Legacy Kids water bomb splash balls fill very fast and eliminate the need and time required to screw a fasten a balloon spicket onto a tap/faucet.Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. If you have those reusable water balloons, keep a close eye on your children as they play with them. The product listing also states that the balloons are "suitable for most people," including children. All magnets have the potential to be dangerous when swallowed, as they can cause serious internal injuries and death.