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Prohibited Product Policy: Toy Magnets
Last updated on Mar 27, 2025
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Overview

In this guide, learn about policies related to Toy Magnets.

What is the Policy? 

Walmart Canada prohibits the sale of small, powerful magnets which can cause serious internal problems if swallowed by children. 

Policy Basics 

Prohibited 

Allowed 

  • Items containing magnets that indicate they are for "entertainment value" (e.g. toys, play, children, stimulation, amusement, adolescent development, stress relief)  

  • Items containing magnets that have a 'Small Parts Warning' or 'Choking Hazard' in the listing  

  • Building Blocks or Tile Sets (that cannot be swallowed) that do not have age restriction warning label (must be within description & on packaging) 

  • Magnetic putty, sand or any toy that contains a small hard magnet piece 

  • Magnets for office, home, scientific, or industrial use:  
    o Must not be marketed for "entertainment" purposes noted above  
    o Must not have a "Small Parts Warning" or "Choking Hazard" that would imply it's a toy for children  

  • Magnet rolls  

  • Lifting magnet machines  

  • Magnetic tape  

  • Magnetic putty, sand or any toy that do not contain a small hard magnet piece 

Additional Links and Tips

Products subject to the Toy Magnets policy must also adhere to our other Prohibited Products Policies

Resources and References  

Notes

The information found within this policy and the related hyperlinks is for general informational purposes only and is not considered legal advice. This policy may contain links to third party content, which Walmart Canada does not warrant, endorse, or assume liability for and your reliance on such content is solely at your own discretion. content, which Walmart Canada does not warrant, endorse, or assume liability for and your reliance on such content is solely at your own discretion.

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