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Kids Fishing Game - Set of 7, Magnetic Wooden Toy Pretend Play Rod Toy Handmade Toddler Gift Wooden Fishing To — choking risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingSold on EtsyOct 10, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Kids Fishing Game - Set of 7, Magnetic Wooden Toy Pretend Play Rod Toy Handmade Toddler Gift Wooden Fishing To — choking risk

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Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of choking and injuries as, when tested, one small part (magnet) produced from the wooden block on the fishing rod was found to have a magnetic flux of 227.4kG²mm² which is 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-alertsmall-high-powered-magnetic-products-psa1

Remedy

Recall of the product from end users. The product has been delisted from the online marketplace (Etsy).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Magnetic wooden fishing toy with rod

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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