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Design Ideas Recalls Magnets Due to Risk of Ingestion

Recall 14-126 · March 6, 2014 · Design Ideas

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets place them out of reach of children and contact Design Ideas for a refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-126 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 6, 2014
Brand
Design Ideas
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Design Ideas® and Neatlife® Rubber Ducky Magnets, and Design Idea® Blowfish and Splat Magnets
Hazard
Risk of Ingestion
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 21,700 Rubber Ducky Magnets, 3,200 Blowfish Magnets and 2,000 Splat Magnets
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
March 6, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Design Ideas® and Neatlife® Rubber Ducky Magnets, and Design Idea® Blowfish and Splat Magnets · About 21,700 Rubber Ducky Magnets, 3,200 Blowfish Magnets and 2,000 Splat Magnets units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Rubber ducky magnets were sold at Nordstrom's Rack stores, novelty and gift stores, book stores and art stores nationwide from March 2007 through September 2013 for about $10. Blowfish magnets were sold at novelty and gift stores, book stores and art stores nationwide from March 2007 through March 2011 for about $10. Splat magnets were sold at CB2 stores, novelty and gift stores, office supply stores and art stores nationwide from November 2012 to February 2014 for about $10.; Design Ideas Ltd., of Springfield, Ill..

Consumer contact

Design Ideas at (800) 426-6394 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at and www.designideas.net and click on "Safety Notices and Patents" for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Design Ideas® and Neatlife® Rubber Ducky Magnets, and Design Idea® Blowfish and Splat Magnets (About 21,700 Rubber Ducky Magnets, 3,200 Blowfish Magnets and 2,000 Splat Magnets units). This recall involves miniature office and refrigerator magnets sold in the shape of a duck, blowfish and a splat.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Ingestion.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets place them out of reach of children and contact Design Ideas for a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 6, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.