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26pcs Magnetic Fishing Game sold via Wish — choking & ingestion risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingIngestionSold on WishNov 28, 2022
Photo from the official notice: 26pcs Magnetic Fishing Game sold via Wish — choking & ingestion risk

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Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries as the two magnetic baitfish on line detaches on abuse and are small parts. A young child may put a small part in its mouth and the parents may notice in time, so the small part can block the child’s airways and cause the child to choke. The magnetic toy was also found to have a magnetic flux index of up to 137.72 KG²mm², greater than the maximum permissible level 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.

Remedy

OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Magnetic fishing game, 26 hollow plastic sealife with metal, studs, accompanied by two sieves, two fishing rods with winding mechanism, and two magnetic baitfish on the line.

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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