Reason for the recall
- The product presents medium risk of choking due to small parts being present and injuries due to magnetic flux index being greater than a limit.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
DIY Metal Neodymium Magic 5mm Magnet Magnetic Balls Blocks Cube Construction Building Toys Colorful Arts Crafts Toy
- Category
- Toys
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: DIY Metal Neodymium Magic 5mm Magnet Magnetic Balls Blocks Cube Construction Building Toys Colorful Arts Crafts Toy
- Hazard: The product presents medium risk of choking due to small parts being present and injuries due to magnetic flux index being greater than a limit.
- Corrective action: Removal of the listing from the online marketplace (AliExpress).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Magnetic balls
- Product description
- Colourful magnetic building block spheres
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of choking as the magnetic spheres fit entirely within the small parts cylinder. The product also presents a risk of injuries as the magnetic spheres were tested and found to have a magnetic flux index of 222 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 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.
- Product has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2109-0253
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- Removal of the listing from the online marketplace (AliExpress).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Magnetic balls
- Product description
- Colourful magnetic building block spheres
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of choking as the magnetic spheres fit entirely within the small parts cylinder. The product also presents a risk of injuries as the magnetic spheres were tested and found to have a magnetic flux index of 222 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 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.
- Product has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
- Additional information
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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