CPSC2019-07-30
Tristar Products Recalls Magnetic Trivets Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard (Recall Alert)
Tianxi Holding Group Co Ltd., of China
Hazard
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 obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
Remedy
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 contacting purchasers directly.
Sold at
QVC from October 2017 through October of 2018 for between $75 and $120 when sold as part of the cookware set and $10 when sold separately.
Affected count
About 350,000
Injuries reported
Tristar Products has received one report of magnets detaching from a trivet and being swallowed by a child. The child suffered intestinal perforations and blockage, requiring surgery.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Magnetic Trivets
Consumer contact
Tristar Products at 800-718-5136 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.Tristarproducts.com and click on “Trivet Recall Information” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Tristar-Products-Recalls-Magnetic-Trivets-Due-to-Magnet-Ingestion-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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