CPSC recall · Reported March 6, 2014
Design Ideas Recalls Magnets Due to Risk of Ingestion
The small magnets can easily detach from the product. If swallowed, magnets can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructi…
Design Ideas Ltd., of Springfield, Ill. recalled This recall involves miniature office and refrigerator magnets sold in the shape of a duc….
Design Ideas Recalls Magnets Due to Risk of Ingestion was recalled by Design Ideas Ltd., of Springfield, Ill. in March 6, 2014. Reason: The small magnets can easily detach from the product. If swallowed, magnets can link together inside a child'…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets place them out of reach of c…. Verify recall #14126 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Design Ideas Ltd., of Springfield, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The small magnets can easily detach from the product. If swallowed, magnets can link together inside a child'….
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- agency class
- March 6, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14126 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves miniature office and refrigerator magnets sold in the shape of a duck, blowfish and a splat. A small magnet is affixed to the underside of the brightly colored plastic objects which were sold in sets of four or six. Model number 3205121 (duck), 993205114 (duck), 3205122 (blowfish) or 3205078 (splat) is printed on the bottom of the packaging. "Magnets" and the Design Ideas logo are printed on the front of the package.
Reason for recall
The small magnets can easily detach from the product. If swallowed, magnets can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets place them out of reach of children and contact Design Ideas for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14126 |
| Date reported | March 6, 2014 |
| Date initiated | March 6, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Design Ideas Ltd., of Springfield, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 21,700 Rubber Ducky Magnets, 3,200 Blowfish Magnets and 2,000 Splat Magnets |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets place them out of reach of children and contact Design Ideas for a r…
- Check the recall number (14126) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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