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168 pcs Magnet Toy recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for 168 pcs Magnet Toy presenting a medium risk of choking and injuries.
Take it away from young children now.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
Small parts of 168 pcs Magnet Toy could come loose and choke a young child.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- coughing, gagging or noisy breathing after playing with it
Get help urgently
- a child who cannot breathe, cough or cry — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2103-0090). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for 168 pcs Magnet Toy presenting a medium risk of choking and injuries.
The risk
The individual balls and sticks 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 under 3 years of age.
If two or more magnets are 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 rapid medical attention not sought.
When tested, eight of the magnetic cylinders sampled were found to have a magnetic flux index greater than 50 kG2mm2 with an average index of 169.7 kG2mm2.
The product was CE marked but does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users and withdrawal from the market.
Advice to consumers
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Light in the Box).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2103-0090
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
168 pcs magnet toy set with 11mm cylindrical magnets and metallic spheres
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Questions
Why has 168 pcs Magnet Toy been recalled?
Small parts of 168 pcs Magnet Toy could come loose and choke a young child. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from young children now. Look for loose pieces where it was used.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
