Reason for the recall
- The product presents a high risk of choking and internal injuries as the small (high powered) magnetic balls were found to fit in a small parts cylinder. 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.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
216 x 55mm Magnetic Balls x2
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: 216 x 55mm Magnetic Balls x2
- Hazard: The product presents a high risk of choking and internal injuries as the small (high powered) magnetic balls were found to fit in a small parts cylinder. 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.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (Shpock).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Magnets
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product description
- Colourful magnetic spheres packaged in a silver tin
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a high risk of choking as the small magnetic balls were found to be small enough to fit completely into a small parts cylinder and as such, would be regarded as capable of causing a choking hazard for a child. The magnetic spheres were tested and found to have a magnetic flux index greater than the limit of 50kG2mm². 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.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (Shpock).
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2202-0099
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (Shpock).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Magnets
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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