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78pcs Magnetic Letters and Numbers Set sold via Wish — choking & ingestion risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingIngestionSold on WishNov 28, 2022
Photo from the official notice: 78pcs Magnetic Letters and Numbers Set sold via Wish — choking & ingestion 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 some letters and numbers are small parts as received, which fit wholly into a small parts cylinder. A young child may place the small parts into their mouth and choke. Three out of 10 of the tested components were also found to have a magnetic flux index more than the maximum permitted 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

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Jar containing claimed 78 plastic letters & numbers, 30mm tall, magnets inset into backs.

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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