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Amazon Refunds $4,200 After Kentucky Boy Accidentally Buys 70,000 Lollipops

The eight-year-old, who has fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, placed the bulk order on his mother's account, prompting community support and corporate resolution.

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She wasn't able to reject the order as the driver left it outside the door.
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Overview

  • Holly LaFavers discovered a $4,200 charge on May 4 after her son Liam ordered 70,000 Dum Dums lollipops on her Amazon account.
  • Liam, who has fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, intended to use the lollipops as prizes for a carnival he envisioned for his friends.
  • Amazon initially advised rejecting deliveries for a refund, but 22 boxes arrived at the family’s home before eight more were intercepted.
  • Community members and local organizations purchased or received most of the lollipops, while the family donated the remaining boxes to schools and charities.
  • On May 7, Amazon confirmed a full refund and praised the resolution as a positive outcome, with Spangler Candy’s CEO offering Liam a future job interview.