Magnificent Magnets – Gummy Bear Fridge Magnets
- Affected
- Colourful gummy bear fridge magnets
- The problem
- The product presents a high risk of choking as it’s reasonably foreseeable that a child could confuse the magnets with gummy bear sweets it was designed to imitate. If two or more magnets were 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.
- What to do
- Stop using it and contact the seller or manufacturer for a refund, repair or replacement.
Product information
| Type | Stationery – Novelty fridge magnet |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product description | Colourful gummy bear fridge magnets |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
It’s reasonably foreseeable that a child could confuse the magnets with gummy bear sweets it was
designed to imitate.
As the product is capable of fitting into a small parts cylinder, a choking hazard exists for a child under 3yrs of age.
All eight of the magnets sampled were tested and found to have a magnetic flux index above 50 kG2mm2 and an average across the sample of 170.5 kG2mm2.
If two or more magnets were 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.
Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
The listing has also been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2103-0087
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 2 July 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.