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Magnetic trivet was in reach of 30 MOM. He chewed on unit & dislodged 4 magnets from under surface of trivet. He swallowed magnets which entered into intestinal tract. Magnets attached to each other & created holes in intestine. Boy required emergency surgery.

Product Details
  • Product Description: The CopperChef Magnetic Trivet is an orange flower shaped item used to rest copper pots and pan on. the magnets hold onto the pot or pan and allow it to be placed on surfaces safely.
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: TRISTAR PRODUCTS, INC.
  • Brand Name: CopperChef Magnetic Trivet
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  • Product Category: Kitchen
  • Product Type: Gadgets & Utensils
  • Product Code: Potholders, Oven Mitts or Hot Pads (436)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: The CopperChef magnetic trivet was in reach of a two year old child. He chewed on the device and dislodged 4 very strong magnets from the under surface of the trivet. The child swallowed the magnets which entered into the intestinal tract. The magnets then attached to each other through adjacent loops of intestine and created holes in the intestine at each site of magnet attachment. The child required emergency surgery to remove the magnets and repair the holes in the intestine. He has been critically ill and required several trips to the operating room.
  • Incident Date: 3/28/2018
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Injury - Hospital Admission
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Unspecified
  • Sex: Male
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 2 years 6 months
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Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?: No
  • Product was damaged before incident?: No
  • Product was modified before incident?: No
  • If yes to any, explanation: the family of the injured child contacted the manufacturer
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?: No
  • If Not, Do you plan to?: No
  • Report Number: 20180426-362A4-2147388351
  • Report Date: 4/26/2018
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 6/20/2018
  • Report First Publication Date: 7/5/2018
  • Category of Submitter: Health Care Professional