A recall notice for Magnet Balls Magic Bead supplied by eBay Sellers happylife-102 and awell-jie as this product contains small, high-powered magnets and 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
eBay Sellers happylife-102 and awell-jie - Magnet Balls Magic Beads
PRA No.
2019/17871
Date published
22 Nov 2019
Product description
4mm and 5mm Magnetic Cube 216pcs Per Cube
What are the defects?
This 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 cease using the product and return to eBay sellers happylife-102 or awell-jie for a full refund.
For further information, consumers should send a message to the seller via eBay Message Centre.
Supplier
eBay Sellers happylife-102 and awell-jie
Traders who sold this product
eBay Seller happylife-102
eBay Seller awell-jie
Where the product was sold
Online
Dates available for sale
- 1 September 2019 - 30 September 2019
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Recall advertisement.pdf (98.92 KB)
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
