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Magnetic Effect Chess Intelligence Strategy Game sold via TikTok — ingestion risk

UK OPSSSerious riskIngestionSold on TikTok ShopJul 16, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Magnetic Effect Chess Intelligence Strategy Game sold via TikTok — ingestion risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it contains small magnets with a magnetic flux index greater than the permitted level. Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract. 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-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 (TikTok).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Magnetic chess games in blue box.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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