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90 Pcs Magnetic Blocks Construction Set — ingestion risk

UK OPSSHigh riskIngestionSold on EtsyMar 25, 2022
Photo from the official notice: 90 Pcs Magnetic Blocks Construction Set — ingestion risk
Photo from the official notice: 90 Pcs Magnetic Blocks Construction Set — ingestion risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index greater than 50 kG²mm², in most cases over 110 kG²mm² which is over twice the maximum permissible limit. Small, high-powered magnetic products can be easily swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. OPSS has issued a Safety Alert for small, high-powered magnetic products which can be accessed at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-small-high-powered-magnetic-products-psa1 .

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has also been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

A 90-piece set of magnetic blocks and construction magnet bars, sticks and metal silver 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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