Risk of injury, death sees recall of 13,763 car phone holders

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has ordered the recall of 13,763 magnetic phone holders for cars, citing serious concerns over their impact on airbag deployment.

In a statement released on Friday, the ministry warned of the potential danger posed by these phone holders, which were designed to be mounted at the center of the steering wheel, in interfering with the function of vehicle airbags.

In the event of airbag deployment, the phone holders could be propelled toward the passenger, posing a risk of serious injury or death, the ministry stated.

The recall affected several models of magnetic phone holders sold by various retailers in the Kingdom. Consumers who have purchased these products are advised to discontinue their use immediately and seek instructions on returns and refunds.

The ministry said it was monitoring the situation and working with manufacturers to ensure that all recalled units are removed from the market.

Consumers can verify if their product is part of the order by visiting the Defective Product Recall Center’s website at Recalls.sa.