Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index density higher than the maximum permitted of 50 kG²mm.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Magnetic Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts
- Category
- Toys
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Magnetic Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index density higher than the maximum permitted of 50 kG²mm.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Magnetic Balls
- ASIN
- B09YH5WZR7
- Product Description
- 300 multi-coloured magnetic steel balls of a diameter of 4.8mm supplied in tin box with clear plastic window and bag with cord
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index densities, ranging from 105.79 kG²mm to 218.02 kG²mm which is greater than the maximum permitted of 50 kG²mm, 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. Additionally, a young child may place the magnetic balls into their mouth and choke. Furthermore, the product does not comply with the marking requirements of the relevant standard. OPSS has issued a 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.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users.
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon)
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2206-0307
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Magnetic Balls
- ASIN
- B09YH5WZR7
- Product Description
- 300 multi-coloured magnetic steel balls of a diameter of 4.8mm supplied in tin box with clear plastic window and bag with cord
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index densities, ranging from 105.79 kG²mm to 218.02 kG²mm which is greater than the maximum permitted of 50 kG²mm, 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. Additionally, a young child may place the magnetic balls into their mouth and choke. Furthermore, the product does not comply with the marking requirements of the relevant standard. OPSS has issued a 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.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users.
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon)
- Additional information
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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