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216 x 55mm Magnetic Balls x2 Sets — choking risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingApr 21, 2022
Photo from the official notice: 216 x 55mm Magnetic Balls x2 Sets — choking 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 choking as 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. The magnetic spheres were tested and found to have a magnetic flux index greater than the limit of 50kG2mm². 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 product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

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

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Colourful magnetic spheres packaged in a silver tin

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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