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Princess-J Cartoon Magnetic Fashion Stud Earrings — ingestion risk

UK OPSSMedium riskIngestionSold on eBayMar 25, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Princess-J Cartoon Magnetic Fashion Stud Earrings — ingestion risk

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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 149.30 50 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 .

Remedy

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 safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

Pack of eight assorted pairs of magnetic earrings. Designs include bees, flowers, toadstools, stars, hearts, snowflakes. Packaging has ‘Princess’ logo.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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