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Cute Pet Series 5 Pcs Magnetic Silicone Reusable Water Balloons sold via Temu — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingSold on TemuDec 9, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Cute Pet Series 5 Pcs Magnetic Silicone Reusable Water Balloons sold via Temu — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Cute Pet Series 5 Pcs Magnetic Silicone Reusable Water Balloons sold via Temu — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Cute Pet Series 5 Pcs Magnetic Silicone Reusable Water Balloons sold via Temu — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Cute Pet Series 5 Pcs Magnetic Silicone Reusable Water Balloons sold via Temu — choking risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries and choking as when tested, the product broke apart when minimal force was applied, allowing access to the magnets. These magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index greater than the maximum permissible level. Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

OPSS has required the recall of the product from end users. Owners should stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Temu).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Red and yellow reusable water balloons in a pig design containing high-powered magnets which are easily accessible.

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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