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4pcs Reusable Water Balloons sold via Amazon — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingSold on AmazonJul 26, 2023
Photo from the official notice: 4pcs Reusable Water Balloons sold via Amazon — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: 4pcs Reusable Water Balloons sold via Amazon — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: 4pcs Reusable Water Balloons 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 four times greater than the maximum permissible level for a toy and fit wholly within a small parts cylinder. Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract. The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The authority is requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

The product is a four-pack of reusable water balloons in blue, green, red and yellow, which contains 16 small, high-powered magnets which are easily accessible.

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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