Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk as when tested according to the impact test, the magnets release. The magnets may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, causing a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
DIY Magnetic Designer Construction Set (2108-0432)
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: DIY Magnetic Designer Construction Set (2108-0432)
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk as when tested according to the impact test, the magnets release. The magnets may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, causing a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract
- Corrective action: We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Magnetic Building Block
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product description
- A colourful toy consisting of a set of magnetic building blocks to design, model and construct.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk as when tested according to the impact test, the magnets released and fit entirely within the small parts cylinder. The magnetic flux index is 153.11 kg²mm², greater than the limit of 50 kg² mm². The magnets may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, causing a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not meet all the marking requirements of the relevant standard.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from, to request redress.
- The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (AliExpress)
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2108-0432
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Magnetic Building Block
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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