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Magnet Store Ltd Neodymium Magnetic Balls 5mm — choking risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingJul 2, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Magnet Store Ltd Neodymium Magnetic Balls 5mm — choking risk

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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. Three of the magnetic balls sampled were tested and found to have a magnetic flux index of 200.9, 199.6 and 251.8 kG2mm2, which is in excess of the maximum permitted 50kG2mm2. 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The product has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Magnetic silver balls 5mm, made from the rare earth metal Neodymium

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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