Temu unable to verify source of magnets swallowed by boy

Tuesday 28 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 28 Oct 2025, 2:05pm

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Temu says it cannot confirm if the magnets consumed by a 13-year-old boy were purchased from its website. The boy required major surgery after swallowing between 80 and 100 neodymium magnets. These types of magnets have been banned since 2014.

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1. RNZTue 28 Oct 2025, 1:35pm

   Temu distances itself from boy who swallowed 100 magnets (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 28 Oct 2025, 2:05pm

   Temu distances itself from 13-year-old boy who swallowed 100 magnets (opens in new tab)