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Refrigerator Rattle Magnets Spinning Buzzing Snake Eggs recalled over an injury risk

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Product Recall for Refrigerator Rattle Magnets Spinning Buzzing Snake Eggs sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of internal injuries.

  • Refrigerator Rattle Magnets Spinning Buzzing Snake Eggs: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 16 Feb 2023
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Refrigerator Rattle Magnets Spinning Buzzing Snake Eggs: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 16 Feb 2023

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

2 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Refrigerator Rattle Magnets Spinning Buzzing Snake Eggs

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • X001HSH375
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • B09GB2KZ6S

What to do now

Refrigerator Rattle Magnets Spinning Buzzing Snake Eggs could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.

  1. Stop using it.
  2. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
  3. Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
  4. Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.

Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2205-0239). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for Refrigerator Rattle Magnets Spinning Buzzing Snake Eggs sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of internal injuries.

The risk

The product presents a high risk of injury to it’s intended users, young children. This is due to the magnetic balls being small parts that could be ingested by a child. When tested, the magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index greater than the limit of 50 kG2mm2. If the product is ingested, as the magnets pass through the body, they can be drawn to each other on either side of soft tissue, causing the user to receive serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Action taken

Recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon)

Advice to consumers

Recall of the product from end users.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon)

Additional information

PSD case number: 2205-0239

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

A set of eighteen rainbow-coloured oblong shaped magnets

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Questions

Why has Refrigerator Rattle Magnets Spinning Buzzing Snake Eggs been recalled?

Refrigerator Rattle Magnets Spinning Buzzing Snake Eggs could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. 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?

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

Where was Refrigerator Rattle Magnets Spinning Buzzing Snake Eggs sold?

The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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