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Watinc New Magic Ball Magnetic Disk Set — ingestion risk

UK OPSSSerious riskIngestionMay 21, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Watinc New Magic Ball Magnetic Disk Set — ingestion risk
Photo from the official notice: Watinc New Magic Ball Magnetic Disk Set — ingestion risk
Photo from the official notice: Watinc New Magic Ball Magnetic Disk Set — ingestion risk

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

Hazard

The magnetic dart set presents a serious risk of injuries as when tested, the magnet was easily detached after the torque test and fitted entirely inside the small parts cylinder. Testing concluded that the magnetic flux is 16 times greater than permitted in EN71 Part 1 of the toy’s safety standard. This presents a serious risk as the magnets can be swallowed which can result in physical internal damage if they attract inside the intestine. The plastic bag used for packaging also has an area greater area than 100mm x 100mm and the bag thickness measured at 0.0022mm, which is less than the minimum required amount of 0.038mm. The bag therefore also poses a potential asphyxiation hazard. The product does not comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

Import rejected at border

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A colorful box containing magnetic darts, dart board and sticky balls.

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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