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5 Set Magnetic Clip on Earrings sold on eBay safety warning over an injury risk
Product safety report for set of 5 Magnetic Clip on Earrings presenting a risk of injuries due to the presence of small, high-powered magnets.
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5 Set Magnetic Clip on Earrings sold on eBay
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 174292633679
What to do now
The risk with 5 Set Magnetic Clip on Earrings sold on eBay is physical injury.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2108-0459). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product safety report for set of 5 Magnetic Clip on Earrings presenting a risk of injuries due to the presence of small, high-powered magnets.
The risk
The product presents a medium risk of injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index greater than 50 kG²mm², with an identified flux of 111.26 kG²mm². Small, high-powered magnetic products can be easily swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
OPSS has issued a Safety Alert for small, high-powered magnetic products which can be accessed at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-small-high-powered-magnetic-products-psa1 .
Action taken
We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2108-0459
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
5 Set Magnetic clip on earrings Stud Kids, Colourful Fish Studs
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Questions
Why has 5 Set Magnetic Clip on Earrings sold on eBay been reported?
The risk with 5 Set Magnetic Clip on Earrings sold on eBay is physical injury. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was 5 Set Magnetic Clip on Earrings sold on eBay sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
