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68pcs Educational Magnetic Building Blocks recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for 68pcs Educational Magnetic Building Blocks presenting a medium risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
68pcs Educational Magnetic Building Blocks has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- 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. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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 (2109-0194). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for 68pcs Educational Magnetic Building Blocks presenting a medium risk of injuries.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a medium risk of injuries as sharp points on the product can be accessed by the children and cut or puncture the skin.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users and removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2109-0194
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
68pcs educational magnetic building blocks with colourful square and triangular pieces, packaged in cardboard packaging.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has 68pcs Educational Magnetic Building Blocks been recalled?
68pcs Educational Magnetic Building Blocks has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
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 68pcs Educational Magnetic Building Blocks sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
