Tristar Products Recalls Magnetic Trivets Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard (Recall Alert)

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This CPSC action (record #19765) was formally reported on July 30, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Tianxi Holding Group Co Ltd., of China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 350,000 units are affected, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: Magnets can detach from the trivets, posing an ingestion hazard to children. When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside the intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructi… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the trivets and place them out of the reach of children. Contact Tristar Products for instructions to receive free replacement trivets. Tristar Products is con… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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