Creative Kids Fridge Magnet Sets
Published 3 July 2012
Product
Craft sets for making and painting various designs of plaster fridge magnets Identifying features description MMKC0053, MMKC0054, MMKC0055, MMKC0056, MMKC0075, MMKC0076, MMKC0077, MMKC0078
Why it was recalled
These products contain hazardous small magnets, which can be cause serious injury or death if swallowed. Some sets do not carry the mandatory warning on their packaging in contravention of the regulation for children's toys containing magnets.
Hazard
If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can stick together across intestines causing serious infections or death. Consumers may not be alerted to this risk due to the lack of mandatory warning labels on some of the products.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.