A recall notice for Magnetic Balls supplied by Dollar Warehouse 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). The product has caused serious injuries to a consumer.
Dollar Warehouse - Magnetic Balls
PRA number
2021/19272
Published date
25 Nov 2021
Product description
A set of small coloured magnetic balls
What are the defects?
The product contains small, high-powered magnets that exceed the maximum allowable magnetic flux set by the 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). The product has caused serious injuries to a consumer.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the product to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.
For further information, consumers can contact Dollar Warehouse on 04 5046 6668 or via email at odollarw2020@gmail.com
Supplier
Dollar Warehouse
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Dates available for sale
1 Jul 2021 - 1 Oct 2021
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Recall advertisement
Recall advertisement.pdf 506.24 KB
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
