A safety recall has been issued for a manufacturing lot of Fidlock HERMETIC Dry Bags after a defect was identified in the adhesive bond between the closure strips and the bag film. The affected lot number is 2409140930201, according to the UK product-safety notice listed by the RYA.
The defect can allow the magnetic closure strips to detach partially or completely during use. That can stop the bag performing as intended and may release the enclosed magnets.
Loose magnets create a serious ingestion hazard
The official recall warns that the magnets are small parts and can cause serious internal injury if swallowed. Multiple magnets can attract one another through body tissue, creating a substantially greater risk than many ordinary small objects.
The warning is particularly important where bags are used around children. Owners with an affected product should stop using it and follow the recall instructions rather than attempting to reglue the closure themselves.
Only the identified manufacturing lot is named
The recall notice identifies lot number 2409140930201 rather than every HERMETIC dry bag on the market. Owners should therefore check the product and packaging information before assuming that an older or newer bag is affected.
The UK notice states that the recalled product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The RYA is carrying the alert as part of its recreational-boating product-recall information.
Dry bags still need routine inspection
Even outside a formal recall, magnetic and welded dry bags should be checked for damaged seams, contaminated closures and deterioration before relying on them. A bag used for phones, documents or emergency electronics is only useful if the closure remains secure.
For LBG readers, this recall is a reminder to check small accessories as carefully as larger safety equipment. Owners should verify their lot number against the official notice and follow the manufacturer or retailer process for an affected product.