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XMCSLM Wooden Abacus Calculating Beads — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingSold on AliExpressOct 8, 2021
Photo from the official notice: XMCSLM Wooden Abacus Calculating Beads — choking risk

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Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of choking because when tested according to the tension test, the sticks of the balls detached at forces included between 37 N and 50N, releasing the balls which fit entirely within the small part cylinder. After the soaking test, and when tested according to the tension test, the frame separated at a force of 28 N releasing the balls which fit entirely within the small parts cylinder. The product also did not comply fully with the marking requirements of the relevant standard and does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

Hexagon shaped wooden abacus toy with multicoloured beads.

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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