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3D Magnetic Puzzle Mag Cube Bucky Balls — choking risk

UK OPSSMedium riskChokingJun 25, 2021
Photo from the official notice: 3D Magnetic Puzzle Mag Cube Bucky Balls — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: 3D Magnetic Puzzle Mag Cube Bucky 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 presenting a choking hazard for a child under 3 years of age. 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 not sought. 68 magnetic spheres were tested and 9 found to have a magnetic flux index greater than 50 kG2mm2, the highest value found being 70 kG2mm2. The product was CE marked but does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The product has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

3D 3mm colourful magnetic balls in a silver tin.

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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