Buttonbabblegifts Novelty Food Fridge Magnets
- Affected
- Mixed fridge food imitating magnets
- The problem
- The product presents a medium risk of choking as it’s reasonably foreseeable that a child could confuse the magnets with the food items it was designed to imitate. There is a risk that the magnets become drawn to each other in the digestive system, which could cause serious injury or death if medical attention is not sought immediately.
- What to do
- The product has been withdrawn from sale. If you own one, stop using it and contact the seller.
Product information
| Type | Food-imitating products – Fridge magnets |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Product description | Mixed fridge food imitating magnets |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
It is reasonably foreseeable that a child could confuse the magnets with the food items it was designed to imitate.
The product is capable of fitting into a small parts cylinder, presenting a choking hazard for a child under 3yrs of age.
When tested, all five of the magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index above 50 kG2mm2 and an average across the sample of 87.4 kG2mm2.
If two or more magnets are swallowed, there is a risk that the magnets become drawn to each other in the digestive system, which could cause serious injury or death if medical attention is not sought immediately.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations 1989.
Corrective action
The product has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2103-0089
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 25 June 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.