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Magnetic Building Blocks Construction Toy 50/100pcs — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingSold on eBayJan 21, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Magnetic Building Blocks Construction Toy 50/100pcs — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Magnetic Building Blocks Construction Toy 50/100pcs — choking risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the magnets were tested and found to have a magnetic flux index of 139.67 kG²mm², greater than the limit of 50 kG²mm². If two or more magnets were swallowed, there is a risk that the magnets become drawn to each other in the digestive system, which could cause serious injury or death if medical attention is not sought immediately. The magnets also fit entirely within a small parts cylinder which presents a choking hazard to young children. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

Recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A variety of colours of magnetic construction toy blocks.

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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