Product Safety Report: 5 Set Magnetic Clip on Earrings (2108-0459)
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.
Summary
Product: Set of 5 magnetic clip on earrings in the form of small fish.
Hazard: The product presents a risk of injuries due to the presence of small, high-powered magnets. If more than two magnets are swallowed, there is a potential for serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract.
Corrective action: 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).
Product information
| Type | Jewellery - Magnetic Earrings |
|---|---|
| eBay item number | 174292633679 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product description | 5 Set Magnetic clip on earrings Stud Kids, Colourful Fish Studs |
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Hazard
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.
Corrective action
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