LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — In an unexpected turn of events, a Kentucky woman named Holly LaFavers discovered an enormous delivery of lollipops waiting at her doorstep. The hefty surprise was the result of a playful order placed by her 8-year-old son, Liam, who had been playing with her phone. What he intended as a fun addition to a carnival he wanted to host turned into a daunting logistical and financial challenge for his mother.

LaFavers reported that her son was trying to be kind to his friends by ordering Dum-Dum suckers to use as prizes for the carnival he was planning. However, what Liam didn't realize was the scale of his order; he inadvertently put in a request for approximately 70,000 lollipops. By the time Holly discovered the transaction, 22 cases of these colorful treats had already been delivered to their Lexington home.

Upon receiving the shocking delivery, LaFavers checked her bank account and was taken aback to find that the order had cost her nearly $4,000. "When I saw what the number was, I just about fainted," she recounted, highlighting the distress that accompanied the surprise delivery. To further complicate matters, there were still eight additional cases from the order that remained unaccounted for after the initial delivery. Holly made a trip to the post office to return those remaining cases, mitigating some of the overwhelming situation.

The process of securing a refund from Amazon proved to be time-consuming. LaFavers dedicated her day to working with the bank and reached out to several news stations for assistance. Fortunately, her efforts paid off. Eventually, Amazon contacted her and confirmed that they would refund the full amount she was charged for the order.

In light of this experience, LaFavers is taking precautionary measures to avoid similar situations in the future. She announced her intention to change some settings on her phone to ensure there won’t be any unexpected deliveries in the future, reinforcing the need for parental controls on devices accessible to children.

This incident serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of unrestricted access to technology, especially for young children. While Liam had innocent intentions of spreading joy among his friends, the financial impact of his actions highlighted the importance of supervising online activity and managing settings on household devices. The story not only reflects the challenges of parenting in an increasingly digital world but also the amusing yet daunting repercussions of a child's innocent mischief.