Magnet Balls
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The product contains small, high-powered magnets. The product exceeds the maximum allowable magnetic flux index set by the permanent ban on certain small, high powered magnets, prescribed in Consumer Protection Notice No 5 of 2012 'Imposition of permanent ban on small, high powered magnets'.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: The product contains small, high-powered magnets. The product exceeds the maximum allowable magnetic flux index set by the permanent ban on certain small, high powered magnets, prescribed in Consumer Protection Notice No 5 of 2012 'Imposition of permanent ban on small, high powered magnets'. Hazards: If a child swallows more than one small high powered magnet, the magnets can stick together across the walls of the child's intestine or other digestive tissue, which can lead to internal injuries and even death. The magnets may pose a choking hazard to young children (small parts). What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Digit Fidgets will contact consumers directly to organise a refund or replacement. For more information, consumers can contact Digit Fidgets via email at sales@digitfidgets.com.au
Affected Products
Colourful magnetic balls, squish and crunch together for stress relief.
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Guid › #text | bc8ce814-a47e-4175-b1c9-bf51cc109b28 |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/magnet-balls |
| Pub Date | Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Magnetic%20Balls.png?itok=8EMd3gt1 |
Overview
- Risk Level["Novelty toys","Toys that are magnetic"]
- DistributionAustralia