Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries and choking as it contains easily accessible small magnets with an excessively high magnetic flux index.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandCute Pet Series
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Cute Pet Series 5 Pcs Magnetic Silicone Reusable Water Balloons sold via Temu
- Brand
- Cute Pet Series
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Cute Pet Series 5 Pcs Magnetic Silicone Reusable Water Balloons sold via Temu
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries and choking as it contains easily accessible small magnets with an excessively high magnetic flux index.
- Corrective action: OPSS has required the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Temu).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Magnetic Reusable Water Balloons
- Brand
- Cute Pet Series
- Item ID
- LT12611
- Temu ID
- 601099517836804
- Temu Listing Name
- 5 Packs Hot Selling Water Balloon Reusable Water Balloon Silicone Water Toy decompression Silicone Toy Water Balloon
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Red and yellow reusable water balloons in a pig design containing high-powered magnets which are easily accessible.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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).
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2412-0015
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- OPSS has required the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Temu).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Magnetic Reusable Water Balloons
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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