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Bucklab 216pcs Magnetic Balls — choking & ingestion risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingIngestionSold on AmazonJul 22, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Bucklab 216pcs Magnetic Balls — choking & ingestion risk

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Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of choking and injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux greater than the limit allowed of 50 kG²mm². 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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. OPSS has issued a Product 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

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

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Brightly coloured magnetic balls in container

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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