Digit Fidgets - Magnet Balls Recall

A recall notice for Magnet Balls supplied by Digit Fidgets as if a child swallows more than one small high powered magnet, the magnets can stick together across the walls of the child’s intestine or other digestive tissue, which can lead to internal injuries and even death. The magnets may pose a choking hazard to young children (small parts).

Digit Fidgets - Magnet Balls

PRA No.

2021/19133

Date published

28 Jul 2021

Product description

Colourful magnetic balls, squish and crunch together for stress relief.

Photograph of Magnetic Balls

What are the defects?

The product contains small, high-powered magnets. The product exceeds the maximum allowable magnetic flux index set by the permanent ban on certain small, high powered magnets, prescribed in Consumer Protection Notice No 5 of 2012 ‘Imposition of permanent ban on small, high powered magnets’.

What are the hazards?

If a child swallows more than one small high powered magnet, the magnets can stick together across the walls of the child’s intestine or other digestive tissue, which can lead to internal injuries and even death. The magnets may pose a choking hazard to young children (small parts).

What should consumers do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Digit Fidgets will contact consumers directly to organise a refund or replacement.

For more information, consumers can contact Digit Fidgets via email at sales@digitfidgets.com.au

Supplier

Digit Fidgets

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

  • 5 June 2021 - 8 June 2021

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement.pdf (190.6 KB)

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.