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🧸 Product HU March 20, 2015

FAMILY — Hűtőmágnes ('fridge magnet')

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
FAMILY — Hűtőmágnes ('fridge magnet')
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
-
Hazard
The product, due to its characteristic form, colour and size may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth, swallow or ingest them.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 4086 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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10 days in total
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What is this? A small fridge magnet shaped like food. It looks like something you could eat.

What's happening? The magnet can break. Small pieces might come off. A child could think it is food and swallow it.

Does this affect me? If you have small children at home, they could be in danger.

What should I do? Take the magnet away from children. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: - · Hazard: The product, due to its characteristic form, colour and size may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth, swallow or ingest them. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 20, 2015
Last refreshed by us
6 days ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/155182

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What is this product recall alert about?
FAMILY — Hűtőmágnes ('fridge magnet'). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: - · Hazard: The product, due to its characteristic form, colour and size may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth, swallow or ingest...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 20, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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