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Princess-J Cartoon Magnetic Fashion Stud Earrings sold on eBay safety warning over an injury risk
Product safety report for Princess-J Cartoon Magnetic Fashion Stud Earrings presenting a risk of injuries due to the presence of small, high powered magnets.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Princess-J Cartoon Magnetic Fashion Stud Earrings sold on eBay
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 032500060017
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 192677804027
What to do now
Princess-J Cartoon Magnetic Fashion Stud Earrings sold on eBay has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2108-0458). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product safety report for Princess-J Cartoon Magnetic Fashion Stud 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 149.30 50 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: 2108-0458
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Pack of eight assorted pairs of magnetic earrings. Designs include bees, flowers, toadstools, stars, hearts, snowflakes. Packaging has ‘Princess’ logo.
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Questions
Why has Princess-J Cartoon Magnetic Fashion Stud Earrings sold on eBay been reported?
Princess-J Cartoon Magnetic Fashion Stud Earrings sold on eBay has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. 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 barcode and 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?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was Princess-J Cartoon Magnetic Fashion Stud Earrings sold on eBay sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
