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Finnley shop Multicoloured Magnetic Balls — choking risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingSold on EtsyJul 2, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Finnley shop Multicoloured Magnetic Balls — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Finnley shop Multicoloured Magnetic Balls — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Finnley shop Multicoloured Magnetic Balls — choking risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The small magnetic balls were found to be small enough to fit completely into a small parts cylinder and as such, would be regarded as capable of causing a choking hazard for a child under 3 years of age. Thirty-two of the magnetic balls sampled were tested and found to have a magnetic flux index in excess of 50 kG2mm2, with an average flux of 169.4kG2mm2. If two or more magnets are swallowed, there is a risk that the magnets become drawn to each other in the digestive system, which could cause severe injury or death if rapid medical attention is not sought.

Remedy

The product has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Desk toy, colourful magnetic balls 5mm x 1000 Pieces

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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