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Magnetic Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts sold via Amazon — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingSold on AmazonFeb 16, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Magnetic Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts sold via Amazon — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Magnetic Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts sold via Amazon — 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, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index densities, ranging from 105.79 kG²mm to 218.02 kG²mm which is greater than the maximum permitted of 50 kG²mm, 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. Additionally, a young child may place the magnetic balls into their mouth and choke. Furthermore, the product does not comply with the marking requirements of the relevant standard. 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 . 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 by the online marketplace (Amazon)

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

300 multi-coloured magnetic steel balls of a diameter of 4.8mm supplied in tin box with clear plastic window and bag with cord

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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