Product description

A set of small coloured magnetic balls

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Reason the product is recalled

The product contains small, high-powered magnets that exceed the maximum allowable magnetic flux set by the permanent ban on small high-powered magnets

The hazards to consumers

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). The product has caused serious injuries to a consumer.

What consumers should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the product to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.

For further information, consumers can contact Dollar Warehouse on 04 5046 6668 or via email at odollarw2020@gmail.com 

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Dollar Warehouse

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

New South Wales

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Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2021/19272 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.