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350pcs Magnetic Building Block Set recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for 350pcs magnetic building block set presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts received, some of which have an excessively high magnetic flux level.
Take it away from young children now.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
350pcs Magnetic Building Block Set
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 1005001802658032
What to do now
350pcs Magnetic Building Block Set has been flagged because small parts can break off.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2206-0207). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for 350pcs magnetic building block set presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts received, some of which have an excessively high magnetic flux level.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts as received. A young child may put a small part in its mouth and the parents/carers may not notice in time, so the small part can block the child’s airways.
The magnets were found to have an excessively high magnetic flux, greater than the maximum permitted by the relevant standard. Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
OPSS has issued a Product 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
Action taken
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Advice to consumers
OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2206-0207
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
187 straight magnetic sticks with 8 curved magnetic sticks. The items are accompanied by multicoloured plastic shapes along with a pack of ball bearings.
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Questions
Why has 350pcs Magnetic Building Block Set been recalled?
350pcs Magnetic Building Block Set has been flagged because small parts can break off. 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?
Compare the item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the 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?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was 350pcs Magnetic Building Block Set sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
