A recall notice for High Quality 5mm 216pcs Neodymium Magnetic Balls and 5mm 261pcs Neo Cube Magic Cube Puzzle Metaballs Magnetic Balls supplied by Ziggy Harper Pty Ltd t/as Online Discount Shop as the product contains small, high-powered magnets.
Ziggy Harper Pty Ltd t/as Online Discount Shop - High Quality 5mm 216pcs Neodymium Magnetic Balls and 5mm 261pcs Neo Cube Magic Cube Puzzle Metaballs Magnetic Balls
PRA No.
2020/18558
Date published
1 Oct 2020
Product description
High quality 5mm 216pcs neodymium magnetic balls
5mm 261pcs neo cube magic cube puzzle metaballs 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 stop using the product.
Online Discount Shop will contact consumers directly to organise a refund. Consumers are asked to either dispose of the product, or return it to Online Discount Shop.
For more information, consumers can contact Online Discount Shop via email at sales@onlinediscountshop.com.au
Supplier
Ziggy Harper Pty Ltd t/as Online Discount Shop
Traders who sold this product
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 23 February 2017 - 21 May 2020
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Recall advertisement.pdf (138.13 KB)
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
