The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to CPSC’s searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.
Units: About 26,000
Hazard: The small magnets can easily detach from the product. If swallowed, magnets can cause internal injuries that can pose serious lifelong health effects or death.
Description: This recall involves miniature office and refrigerator magnets sold in sets of four or six in the shape of a rubber duck, blowfish and a splat.
Sold at: Rubber duck magnets were sold at Nordstrom’s Rack stores, novelty and gift stores, bookstores and art stores nationwide from March 2007 through September 2013 for about $10. Blowfish magnets were sold at novelty and gift stores, bookstores and art stores nationwide from March 2007 through March 2011 for about $10. Splat magnets were sold at CB2 stores, novelty and gift stores, office supply stores and art stores nationwide from November 2012 to February 2014 for about $10.
Remedy: Keep magnets out of children’s reach and contact company for a refund.
Contact: Call 800-426-6394 or visit www.designideas.net.
