FDA Alerts
Bear-Shaped Refrigerator Magnets Recalled Over Ingestion Risk
WASHINGTON Bear shaped refrigerator magnets sold through SHEIN are being recalled because loose, high powered magnets can pose a serious injury or death…
By Country Herald Consumer Safety Desk · 2026-09-11T14:02:33.353Z
WASHINGTON Bear shaped refrigerator magnets sold through SHEIN are being recalled because loose, high powered magnets can pose a serious injury or death risk if swallowed, according to a federal notice issued Sept. 10, 2026.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the magnets violate the mandatory federal standard for magnets because they contain loose magnets and may appeal to children or teenagers.
If multiple high powered magnets are swallowed, they can attract one another or other metal objects inside the body. The magnets may become lodged in the digestive tract, potentially causing intestinal perforations, twisting or blockages. Serious complications can include blood poisoning and death.
The recall affects consumers who purchased the bear shaped refrigerator magnets from SHEIN. The notice did not provide a total number of products involved or additional identifying details such as model numbers, lot numbers or purchase dates.
Consumers should immediately stop using the magnets and keep them away from children and teens. They should contact the manufacturer for instructions on obtaining a refund or replacement.
Anyone who believes a magnet may have been swallowed should seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms can vary, and prompt treatment may be necessary to prevent severe internal injuries.
Consumers can report dangerous products or injuries to the CPSC through SaferProducts.gov. Additional information about the recall is available in the agency’s official notice: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/SHEIN Distribution Corporation Recalls Bear Shaped Refrigerator Magnets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion Violate Mandatory Standard for Magnets
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