Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries. 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
Barcode363184751133
Product
Magnetic Building Blocks Construction Toy 50/100pcs
- Barcode
- 363184751133
- Category
- Toys
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Magnetic Building Blocks Construction Toy 50/100pcs
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries. 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: Recall of the product from end users. The product has been removed from the online marketplace (eBay).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Magnetic Construction Toy
- Barcode
- 363184751133
- Product description
- A variety of colours of magnetic construction toy blocks.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the magnets were tested and found to have a magnetic flux index of 139.67 kG²mm², greater than the limit of 50 kG²mm². 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 magnets also fit entirely within a small parts cylinder which presents a choking hazard to young children.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- Recall of the product from end users.
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2108-0414
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- Recall of the product from end users. The product has been removed from the online marketplace (eBay).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Magnetic Construction Toy
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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