TL;DR: Fidlock GmbH recalled its blue HERMETIC dry bag medi, lot 2409140930201, after the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards published notice 2609-0075 on 10 September 2026 warning that detaching magnetic closures could release swallowable magnets.
Fidlock GmbH recalled one manufacturing lot of its blue waterproof magnetic self-sealing bag from end users, according to Product Recall: Fidlock Hermetic Dry Bag (2609-0075) - GOV.UK. The action covers size Medi with barcode 4251207401183, item number D-11111A-F0000(PTTT) and lot number 2409140930201. The UK notice was published on 10 September 2026 by the Office for Product Safety and Standards. The PSD notification number is 2609-0075 and the notifier is listed as the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Which bag is named in the 10 September action
The UK listing describes the product as a blue waterproof magnetic self-sealing bag, according to Product Recall: Fidlock Hermetic Dry Bag (2609-0075) - GOV.UK. It states that only products carrying lot 2409140930201 are being recalled. Other HERMETIC bags without that lot marking are not named in that notice. Owners are therefore expected to compare markings on the item and its packaging before deciding the bag is affected.
The product information section identifies the brand as Fidlock GmbH and the country of origin as China. It classifies the item under hobby and sports equipment for swimming, surfing and diving accessories. The size field reads Medi. The item number field reads D-11111A-F0000(PTTT). The barcode field reads 4251207401183. The lot field reads 2409140930201.
Sales window and identifiers to check
The UK notice lists a sales period of 4th December 2024 to 3rd September 2026, according to Product Recall: Fidlock Hermetic Dry Bag (2609-0075) - GOV.UK. That interval defines when the affected lot was available on the market covered by the British alert. A separate French consumer listing gives a sales opening of 04/12/2024 and describes the reference as d-11111a-f0000(pttt) bleu pétrole in a single-unit sachet, with barcode 4251207401183 and lot 2409140930201.
Independent boating coverage of the British alert repeats the same lot identifier and barcode context, according to Fidlock HERMETIC Dry Bag Recalled Over Magnet Hazard. That report notes that the recall identifies lot 2409140930201 rather than every HERMETIC dry bag on the market. It advises owners to verify product and packaging information before assuming an older or newer bag is affected. The emphasis on checking markings aligns with the UK notice statement that only that lot is recalled.
Why officials assigned a serious injury rating
The UK summary states the product presents a serious risk of injuries due to accessible small magnets, according to Product Recall: Fidlock Hermetic Dry Bag (2609-0075) - GOV.UK. The hazard section attributes the problem to a manufacturing defect affecting the adhesive bond between closure strips and bag film. The strips may detach partially or completely during use. Detachment can cause loss of intended function and potential release of enclosed magnets.
The notice explains that the magnets constitute small parts and present a risk if swallowed, especially by young children. It states that swallowed magnets can attract each other inside the body and cause serious internal injuries. It adds that the product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The product type, risk statement and regulation reference appear together in the official summary.
What detaching closures mean for waterproof protection
The defect involves the bond holding the closure strips to the bag film, according to Product Recall: Fidlock Hermetic Dry Bag (2609-0075) - GOV.UK. When that bond fails, the magnetic closure cannot remain secured along its intended line. Loss of closure integrity means the bag can lose its intended function as a waterproof self-sealing container. The same failure mode can free the enclosed magnets from the strip assembly.
Boating coverage describes the outcome in operational terms, according to Fidlock HERMETIC Dry Bag Recalled Over Magnet Hazard. It says the defect can allow magnetic strips to detach partly or fully while in use. It says that outcome can stop the bag performing as intended and may release the enclosed magnets. For a bug-out loadout, that combination removes both water protection and closure reliability at the same time.
Second national alert published three days earlier
A French consumer-safety listing dated 07/09/2026 describes a Fidlock hermetic dry bag recall under fiche 2026-09-0088 in the sports-loisirs category. It cites defective bonding of the closure bands as the reason. It lists possible consequences as detachment of the closure bands, fall of magnets and possible ingestion of magnets by a child. It categorises the risk as blessures and étouffement.
The French listing identifies the same reference d-11111a-f0000(pttt) bleu pétrole, the same barcode 4251207401183 and the same lot 2409140930201. It places the sales zone as France entière and names Mohawk's cycles among distributors. It lists compensation as remboursement or echange and gives contact number 0141218290. That publication date of 7 September 2026 precedes the British publication date of 10 September 2026 by three days.
What Fidlock and regulators ask owners to do now
The UK corrective-action section states the product has been recalled from end users by Fidlock GmbH, according to Product Recall: Fidlock Hermetic Dry Bag (2609-0075) - GOV.UK. Consumers should cease use of the product immediately. They should keep it out of reach of children. They should dispose of it safely. To register for a refund or replacement, they should contact Fidlock directly via [email protected]. The notice points readers to a manufacturer page titled Recall: HERMETIC dry bag medi for more information.
The French listing directs consumers to return the product to the point of sale, contact the point of sale or contact the consumer service, with remboursement or echange listed as compensation routes. The two national notices therefore describe different return channels for their respective markets. Owners in Britain are given the manufacturer email route, while the French entry points to retailer-based handling. Both characterise the measure as a recall rather than a repair instruction.
What not to do with an affected pouch
The UK notice instructs owners to stop using the affected lot immediately and to keep it away from children, according to Product Recall: Fidlock Hermetic Dry Bag (2609-0075) - GOV.UK. Safe disposal is specified rather than continued storage for spare parts. The email registration step is the stated path to a refund or replacement from Fidlock.
Boating coverage cautions against home repair, according to Fidlock HERMETIC Dry Bag Recalled Over Magnet Hazard. It says owners with an affected product should stop using it and follow recall instructions rather than attempting to reglue the closure. That warning matters because reattaching a strip would not address the possibility that magnets have already loosened inside the assembly. The official hazard language focuses on small-part release, not on cosmetic seam damage.
Loadout consequence: remove this lot from water-sensitive kits
Anyone carrying phones, documents or emergency electronics in a blue Fidlock HERMETIC medi should treat lot 2409140930201 as unusable for evacuation, based on the loss-of-function statement in Product Recall: Fidlock Hermetic Dry Bag (2609-0075) - GOV.UK. A pouch that cannot hold its magnetic seal cannot be trusted to protect contents during rain, fording or boat transfer. The same failure introduces swallowable magnets into a household or shelter environment with young children present.
Boating coverage notes that a bag used for phones, documents or emergency electronics is only useful if the closure remains secure, according to Fidlock HERMETIC Dry Bag Recalled Over Magnet Hazard. It recommends checking magnetic and welded dry bags for damaged seams, contaminated closures and deterioration before relying on them. For bug-out bags, the practical step is to pull the recalled lot, substitute a different waterproof container with an intact closure, and process the affected unit through the refund or replacement channel without delay.
How to verify before seeking a refund or replacement
Check the colour, size marking, item number, barcode and lot number together, using the fields in Product Recall: Fidlock Hermetic Dry Bag (2609-0075) - GOV.UK. The combination of Medi, D-11111A-F0000(PTTT), 4251207401183 and 2409140930201 identifies the recalled unit. The sales period of 4th December 2024 to 3rd September 2026 helps place when the lot moved through the UK market. The French listing repeats the model, barcode and lot pairing for stock sold across France entière.
Retain packaging where available because the lot and barcode details support registration, based on the identifier list in the two notices. When contacting Fidlock at [email protected], include the lot and item details as shown in the UK notice. Do not return to use while awaiting a response because the instruction is to cease use immediately and keep the item out of reach of children. Dispose of the recalled pouch safely once the refund or replacement registration is recorded.